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A delicious one-pan chicken thigh dinner with roasted vegetables.

Classic Lemon Herb Chicken Thigh Dinner

A simple yet flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, bell peppers, and onion, seasoned with lemon and herbs. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or foil
  • Large bowl
  • Paper towels
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 1.5-2 lbs total
  • 1.5 lbs small potatoes quartered (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well)
  • 1 large bell pepper any color, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges

Seasoning & Oil

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced (for roasting)

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, toss the potatoes, bell pepper, and red onion with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet.

Season and Roast

  • In the same bowl, season the chicken thighs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange the chicken skin-side up on the baking sheet among the vegetables, placing lemon slices on top.
  • Roast for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove the pan, stir the vegetables, and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 175°F (80°C) and vegetables are tender.
  • Optionally, broil for 2-3 minutes for crispier skin, watching carefully.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.

Serve

  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired, and serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken thighs are very dry before seasoning to achieve crispy skin. Adjust roasting times based on your oven and the size of your chicken pieces. Always check the internal temperature of the chicken for food safety.