Sheet Pan Herb Chicken (Print)

A flavorful one-pan dish featuring herb-marinated chicken and a medley of roasted root vegetables.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
09 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
10 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well coated. Set aside.
03 - In another bowl, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables.
05 - Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken skin is golden and crisp, internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender.
06 - Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispy skin, if desired.
07 - Remove from oven. Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks together, which means you can actually sit down before the food hits the table.
  • Bone-in thighs stay juicy no matter what, so there's almost no way to mess this up.
  • The vegetables absorb all the herby, garlicky chicken drippings and become addictively good.
02 -
  • Pat your chicken skin completely dry before it hits the pan, because any moisture is the enemy of crispiness and you're aiming for that crispy-skinned perfection.
  • Don't toss the vegetables once they're on the pan unless they're clearly sticking, since moving them around keeps them from caramelizing properly.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead in a sealed container, and the flavor deepens without any extra work on dinner day.
  • For crispy-skinned perfection, make sure your thighs aren't crowded on the pan and skin-side is facing the heat directly.
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