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Sheet Pan Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Baby Potatoes

Crispy golden-skinned bone-in chicken thighs roasted alongside tender baby potatoes infused with fresh rosemary, minced garlic, olive oil, and caramelized lemon wheels. A complete, wholesome dinner on a single baking sheet with minimal cleanup!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Potatoes
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs trimmed and patted completely dry
  • 1.5 lbs baby gold potatoes halved (or quartered if large)
  • 1 large lemon sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, plus extra lemon for juice
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and roughly chopped, plus sprigs for tray
Garlic Herb Marinade
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 5 cloves garlic minced or finely grated
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for golden color and gentle depth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt or coarse sea salt flakes
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Position an oven rack in the center and preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed commercial baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty foil lightly brushed with oil.
  2. Mix seasoning marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Season potatoes: In a medium bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, turning cut-sides down for maximum caramelization.
  4. Season chicken thighs: Pat chicken thighs thoroughly dry with paper towels (dry skin guarantees ultra-crisp results). Rub the garlic-rosemary marinade all over the chicken, making sure to get underneath and on top of the skin.
  5. Arrange on sheet pan: Nest the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up amongst the baby potatoes. Scatter lemon rounds and whole fresh rosemary sprigs across the tray between the chicken pieces.
  6. Roast to golden perfection: Roast in the preheated oven for 38 to 42 minutes, or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C) with crisp golden crackling skin and the potatoes are deeply caramelized and fork-tender.
  7. Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the savory pan drippings over the chicken and potatoes, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve immediately with charred lemon wedges!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.8mg

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