Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs (Print version)

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with herbs, carrots, potatoes for a flavorful and easy main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 12 oz carrots, peeled and cut into 1.5 inch pieces
04 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed

→ Herbs & Seasoning

06 - 3 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic. Toss with half the olive oil, half the salt and pepper, and half of the dried herbs. Spread vegetables evenly on the prepared tray.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
04 - Nestle seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables on the tray.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Stir vegetables once halfway through for even browning.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Chicken thighs stay incredibly juicy because the skin crisps up while the meat underneath stays tender and forgiving, even if you're not timing things precisely.
  • Everything happens on one tray, which means you'll spend more time enjoying your meal and less time washing dishes at the end of the night.
02 -
  • Wet chicken skin will never crisp properly, so don't skip the paper towel step no matter how lazy you're feeling in the moment.
  • Halving your potatoes matters because whole baby potatoes will still be crunchy when the chicken is done, but halved ones cook through at exactly the right pace.
03 -
  • If your oven runs cool, bump the temperature up 10 or 15 degrees and start checking around the 35-minute mark instead of assuming it'll take the full 45.
  • Zest the lemon right before cooking because fresh zest has oils that dry out quickly, and those oils are what make people taste brightness without tasting sourness.
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