Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels (this helps the skin crisp). Toss halved baby potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, the zest and juice of half the lemon, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reserve the remaining lemon half for finishing.
- Toss the potatoes with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Spread potatoes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space in the center for the chicken.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in the center of the sheet pan. Brush or spoon the lemon-herb marinade over the skin and sides of the chicken (reserve any excess). Scatter the potatoes around the chicken in a single layer so they roast, not steam.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender and chicken registers 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part. Chicken skin should be deep golden and crisp; if potatoes are browning faster, move them to the outer edges of the pan.
- Remove the pan, add small pats of butter over the hot chicken and potatoes, squeeze the remaining lemon half over everything, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving so juices redistribute.
Notes
Tip: Patting the chicken very dry and roasting at a high temperature gives you crisp skin — don’t skip it. Substitutions: Use boneless skin-on thighs if you prefer shorter cook time (adjust until 165°F). Make-ahead: Marinate the chicken up to 2 hours ahead and keep refrigerated; bring closer to room temperature 20 minutes before roasting. Serving suggestion: Serve with a simple green salad or steamed green beans for a complete meal.
