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Easy Crispy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring crispy bone-in chicken thighs and tender roasted baby potatoes infused with bright lemon and garlic flavors. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes, halved (Yukon gold or red potatoes recommended)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme as a substitute)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (a handful, optional)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet, leaving space in the center for the chicken pieces.
  5. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the chicken thighs and rub them with the leftover garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place the chicken skin-side up in the center of the potatoes on the baking sheet.
  7. Roast everything for 25 minutes. Halfway through, use tongs to carefully turn the potatoes so they brown evenly, keeping the chicken skin side up.
  8. After 25 minutes, squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes. Return the pan to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  9. If the chicken skin isn’t as crispy as desired, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
  10. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry is essential for crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure roasting rather than steaming. Add lemon juice near the end of cooking to maintain brightness and prevent mushiness. Bone-in chicken thighs provide juicier meat and better flavor; boneless skin-on thighs can be used but reduce cooking time by about 10 minutes. Rest chicken before serving to redistribute juices.

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Keywords: lemon garlic chicken, one-pan dinner, crispy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, easy weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free

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