One-Pan Lemon Herb Roast Chicken & Potatoes
One Pan Lemon Herb Roast Chicken and Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that works beautifully for Christmas Eve. The chicken roasts until tender and golden while the potatoes absorb the lemon, garlic, and herb flavors. Everything cooks together in one pan, which keeps the process simple and easy to clean. The result is a cozy, home cooked meal with bright flavor and soft, buttery potatoes.
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One Pan Lemon Herb Roast Chicken and Potatoes is the kind of meal that looks impressive but stays simple from start to finish. The chicken roasts alongside the potatoes, and the lemon garlic herb mix ties everything together without extra steps. Because the dish cooks in one pan, the flavors blend naturally, and the cleanup stays easy.
The chicken is seasoned with paprika, black pepper, and Italian seasoning for color and flavor. The potatoes help fill the pan and roast until golden at the edges. The lemon juice adds brightness that works well for holiday meals, while the herbs create a warm aroma in the oven.
Here are the full steps:
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 F and prepare your baking pan.
Step 2: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
Step 3: Toss the potatoes in salt and pepper and spread them around the pan.
Step 4: Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme. Pour this over the chicken and potatoes.
Step 5: Add lemon slices on top for extra flavor.
Step 6: Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden.
Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley.
This dish pairs well with salads, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread. It reheats well and stays flavorful the next day. It is a great choice for Christmas Eve because it allows you to prepare something comforting and fragrant without spending hours in the kitchen.
Recipe
One-Pan Lemon Herb Roast Chicken & Potatoes
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Potatoes
- 1 and 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Lemon Herb Mixture
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- Lemon slices for baking
- Garnish
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment or foil.
- 2
Step 2: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- 3
Step 3: Toss the potatoes with salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. Spread them around the pan.
- 4
Step 4: Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme. Spoon this mixture over the chicken and potatoes.
- 5
Step 5: Add lemon slices on top of the chicken.
- 6
Step 6: Roast for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- 7
Step 7: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.