Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

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Growing up, my mom often made a sheet pan dinner. There’s something comforting about throwing everything on one pan and letting the oven do the work. This Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a game-changer, delivering incredible flavours with minimal effort. Perfectly crispy chicken and roasted vegetables tossed in the most flavourful rosemary lemon marinade.

🍗 Why You’ll Love This Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes recipe

Easy prep: this sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe couldn’t be more simple. Toss all of the ingredients in my rosemary lemon marinade and bake.
Packed with flavour: loaded with a variety of spices, minced garlic and lemon juice.
Minimal cleanup: this sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe cooks on one single baking sheet, making clean up a breeze.
Nostalgic: for many, sheet pan dinners bring back memories of simple home cooked meals.

🗒 Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Chicken: the main protein source of this recipe.
Potatoes: roasted to golden perfection, they provide a starchy carb that pairs well with the chicken thighs.
Carrots: adds an additional vegetable component which caramelizes when roasted.
Olive oil: used as the base of the lemon rosemary marinade.
Lemon: adds a brightness to the marinade that cuts through the richness of the olive oil.
Garlic: adds zest, subtle spice and flavour.
Honey: helps to balance the tartness of the lemon which also adds a subtle sweetness.
Fresh dill & parsley: used to garnish which adds a subtle herbaceous flavour.
Spices: salt, onion powder, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, and smoked paprika.

Roasted chicken thighs with golden, crispy skin are served on a baking sheet alongside colorful roasted carrots, parsnips, lemon slices, and fresh green herbs—making this a vibrant take on a classic sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe.

👀 How To Make Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

Prep the chicken: first, prepare the chicken by patting it to dry and generously seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
Prep the marinade: secondly, add all of the marinade ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
Chop: then, peel and chop yours vegetables.
Assemble: then, add the vegetables and chicken to your prepared baking sheet and pour over the marinade, tossing to combine.
Bake: finally, bake until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

🗒️ Variations & Substitutions

Potatoes: feel free to use your favourite potato variety in this recipe. For example, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes, Yukon golds or red potatoes.
Chicken: feel free to use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of bone-in, skin-on thighs. Keep in mind, cooking times will vary. To begin, roast your potatoes for 20 minutes first. Then, add the chicken onto the vegetables and continue cooking until the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked. This will ensure the chicken and vegetables are finished at the same time.

👉 Sammy’s tips

Pat the chicken dry: by doing so, it will ensure the chicken becomes crispy.
Rest: allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. By doing so, you’ll be left with juicer chicken as resting will allow the juices to disperse throughout, rather than pouring out once you slice into it.

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🤔 FAQ’s

Can I use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe?

Absolutely. To begin, roast your potatoes for 20 minutes first. Then, add the chicken onto the vegetables and continue cooking until the chicken and vegetables are fully cooked.

Can I use other vegetables in this sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe?

Of course. For example, peppers, broccoli, and zucchini would all be great.

🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat simply microwave for 30-45 seconds or bake at 400F for 15-20 minutes or until warm throughout.

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Roasted chicken thighs with golden brown skin, surrounded by colorful roasted carrots, parsnips, potatoes, fresh herbs, and lemon slices on a baking sheet—a delicious sheet pan chicken and potatoes recipe.
5 from 2 votes

Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes

By Sammy Montgoms
Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes delivers incredible flavours with minimal effort. Perfectly crispy chicken and roasted vegetables all tossed in the most flavourful rosemary lemon marinade.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Resting time: 5 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan preferably 18 x 13 or similar size

Ingredients 

  • 8 chicken thighs, bone in-skin on
  • 8-10 carrots, peeled, cup into halves (lengthwise)
  • 6 yellow potatoes, peeled, cut into quarters (lengthwise)

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Garnish:

  • fresh dill
  • fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
  • Prepare the baking sheet: lightly spray a 18 x 13 baking sheet (or one similar in size).
  • Prepare the chicken: using paper towel, gently pat the chicken to dry.
    Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
    Set aside until ready to use.
  • Prepare the marinade: add all of the marinade ingredients into a small bowl and mix well.
    Set aside until ready to use.
  • Chop: peel and chop your carrots and potatoes.
  • Assemble: add the carrots, potatoes, and chicken thighs to the baking sheet.
    Evenly pour over the marinade and use your hands to toss everything together ensuring it's evenly coated.
    After coating, ensure the chicken thighs are meaty-side up.
    Sammy's tip: finish with an additional dash of smoked paprika on top of each chicken thigh.
  • Bake: uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
    Cooking times will vary depending on the size of chicken thighs, but once they reach an internal temperature of 165F, they're ready.
    Broil for the last 1-2 minutes to crisp up the chicken skin.
  • Garnish: with fresh parsley, fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Rest: allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

How to know if your chicken is ready: once it reaches an internal temperature of
 

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 1512mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13759IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Sammy Montgoms
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 629
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About Sammy Montgoms

I am so glad you are here. I am a BIG foodie gal. I am one of those people who lives to eat, rather than eats to live. I love to create nostalgic Italian dishes (especially pasta), but I also love to whip up simple and quick recipes for my family. Hopefully, my page inspires you to do the same. Thank you for being here, and happy eating!

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3 Comments

  1. Can you use chicken breasts instead of thighs? Bone in skin on of course. This looks like a great sheet pan meal.

  2. 5 stars
    Delicious!!! My husband wanted to make sure I didn’t lose the recipe!! I did use chicken breasts instead of thighs.