Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken Zucchini Lemon-Herb Potatoes (Print Version)

Tender chicken, zucchini, and lemon-herb potatoes roasted on one sheet pan for an easy Mediterranean-inspired meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ Vegetables

10 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
11 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Lemon-Herb Potatoes

16 - 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
21 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
22 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish and Serving

24 - Fresh parsley, chopped
25 - Lemon wedges

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate while preparing vegetables.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Spread potatoes evenly on one side of the sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
05 - Toss zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
06 - Remove sheet pan from oven after 15 minutes. Add marinated chicken thighs and prepared vegetables to the pan, arranging everything in a single layer.
07 - Return pan to oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and potatoes are golden and tender.
08 - Broil for 2 to 3 minutes for additional color if desired.
09 - Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which is the real victory of weeknight cooking.
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, unlike breasts that dry out if you blink.
  • The lemon and herbs make you feel fancy without any actual fussing.
02 -
  • Halving the potatoes instead of keeping them whole means they'll finish cooking at the same time as the chicken, not 10 minutes later.
  • Don't skip the pre-roasting of potatoes alone; that 15-minute head start is what gets them crispy instead of just soft.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the sheet pan; give everything space to roast rather than steam, which is the difference between caramelized and soggy.
  • Use the broiler sparingly at the end if you want color, because the last few minutes move fast and you can go from perfect to burnt quicker than you'd think.
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