Description
A simple yet flavorful one-pan roasted chicken dish with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- 1 head garlic, cloves separated (peeled)
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a large bowl, toss potatoes, lemon slices, garlic cloves, red onion, rosemary, and thyme with olive oil.
- 4. Arrange vegetables in a single layer on a large sheet pan.
- 5. Place chicken pieces skin-side up on top of the vegetables.
- 6. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- 7. Brush half of the butter mixture over the chicken.
- 8. Roast for 35 minutes, then brush with remaining butter mixture.
- 9. Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- 10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For crispier skin, broil for the last 2-3 minutes. Substitute dried herbs if fresh aren’t available (use 1/3 the amount). Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days.