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Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

This Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken and Potatoes is a great meal when you don't have a lot of time for cooking. The tender chicken is roasted in a savory lemon herb marinade and loaded with vegetables.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 864kcal

Equipment

  • large sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • small bowl

Ingredients

MARINADE

  • cup olive oil
  • Zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic

FOR THE PAN

  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 3 fresh lemons
  • 3-4 red potatoes sliced thin
  • ½ ounce fresh dill
  • 1 fresh parsley bunch
  • 9 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
  • ¼ cup fresh feta cheese
  • 2-4 cups fresh arugula optional

Instructions

  • Oil a medium to large sheet pan or lay down parchment paper.
  • Add the marinade ingredients (olive oil, lemon zest, paprika, oregano, sea salt, and garlic) to a bowl and mix together.
  • Slice the onion, lemons, and potatoes and spread out over the sheet pan.
  • Douse the onion, lemons and potatoes in approximately half of the marinade mixture.
  • Add the chicken thighs on top of the lemons, onions, and potatoes in the pan. Use the rest of the marinade over the tops of the chicken thighs.
  • Add a desired amount of fresh parsley and dill to the pan as well.
  • Cook the mixture all together for 45 minutes-1 hour or until the thighs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165F.
  • When the chicken is done, remove from the oven and garnish with feta cheese, more parsley and dill, and arugula.
  • Serve over a bed of more arugula if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 864kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 319mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 1506mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg