Sheet Pan Lemon Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes
Juicy bone-in chicken thighs and crispy potatoes roasted together in a tangy lemon-balsamic glaze — one pan, one oven, done in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 2 tbsplemon juice(freshly squeezed, about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsplemon zest
- 3 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 tspdried oregano
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ½ tspblack pepper
- 4bone-in skin-on chicken thighs(about 2.5 lb total)
- 1 ½ lbbaby potatoes(halved)
- 1 mediumred onion(cut into 1-inch wedges)
- 1lemon(thinly sliced, for roasting)
- 2 tbspfresh parsley(roughly chopped, for garnish)
Method
- 01
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- 02
In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ½ tsp black pepper until combined.
- 03
Add the 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Let them sit in the marinade while you prep the vegetables — at least 5 minutes.
- 04
Add the 1 ½ lb halved baby potatoes and the red onion wedges to the same bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated in the marinade.
- 05
Spread the potatoes and onion in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, cut-side down for the potatoes.
- 06
Nestle the 4 chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables, spacing them so they are not crowded. Lay the lemon slices over and around the chicken.
- 07
Roast on the center rack for 40–45 minutes, until the chicken skin is deep golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
- 08
If the skin needs more color in the final few minutes, switch the oven to broil on high for 2–3 minutes, watching closely.
- 09
Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Scatter the 2 tbsp fresh parsley over the top and serve directly from the pan.
Adapted from public domain & community sources