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A white plate with roasted potatoes, green beans, and pieces of baked chicken, garnished with fresh herbs. A lemon wedge and a white cloth are nearby on the table.
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Sheet Pan Lemon and Herb Chicken

This Lemon and Herb Chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs, crispy potatoes, and fresh green beans all roasted on one pan. Easy meal prep, simple ingredients, and minimal cleanup make this herb chicken dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 medium russet potatoes diced
  • 8 ounces fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Toss your chicken thighs in the lemon juice, salt, and ½ tablespoon of olive oil. Once the chicken is evenly coated, add it to the baking sheet.
  • Add the potatoes and green beans to the bowl along with the lemon zest, lemon pepper seasoning, and remaining olive oil. Toss to combine and add the mixture to the baking sheet.
  • Spread out the chicken and vegetables on the pan into a single layer. Use two pans if needed! I like to scrape the bowl with a silicone spatula to get all of the oil and seasonings onto the meat and veggies on the pan.
  • Cook the sheet pan meal for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations & Substitutions:
  • You can use frozen green beans if you can’t get a hold of fresh green beans at your local grocery store.
  • If you aren’t a fan of green beans then you can use broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.
  • You can serve this sheet pan meal as is or serve the ingredients on top of a bed of rice.
  • You can add extra lemon juice to taste once the dish is done cooking. I like to serve the sheet pan meal with a small bowl of lemon slices for people to use as desired.
Crispier Potatoes: Make sure that your potatoes in particular are evenly coated in olive oil. The olive oil will help give the potatoes a subtle crunch while the insides cook until soft and tender.
Fully Cooked: The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest piece. The chicken will also look opaque throughout and the juices will run clear when pierced with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4 servings | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 1363mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg

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