Description
This garlic-herb chicken tray bake is an easy, flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, crispy roasted potatoes, and a bright, herby marinade with garlic and lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 large lemon, freshly juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill weed, finely chopped
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly coat it with avocado oil spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, and rosemary.
- Place chicken thighs in a bowl or sealable bag. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and toss to coat. Reserve the rest for the potatoes.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes or overnight if possible. Bring to room temp 20 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place cubed potatoes in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook 4–5 minutes. Drain well.
- Spread the drained potatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with the remaining marinade and toss to coat.
- Place marinated chicken thighs among the potatoes in a single layer.
- Roast for 22–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts instead of thighs, adjusting for doneness (165°F internal temp).
- Add extra vegetables like carrots or green beans for variety.
- Swap herbs based on availability—thyme or oregano work well too.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
- Great for meal prep—store leftovers up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
