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Crispy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe Easy Spring Vegetable Dinner

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy lemon herb chicken thighs roasted alongside tender spring vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to seasonal veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds / 680 g)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss the chicken thighs in the mixture until evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes if possible.
  5. In the same bowl, toss asparagus, baby carrots, and sugar snap peas with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  6. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on one side of a rimmed sheet pan, spacing them apart.
  7. Spread the vegetables out on the other side in a single layer.
  8. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Halfway through (around 15 minutes), flip the vegetables using tongs or a spatula to ensure even cooking. Do not flip the chicken.
  9. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and that the skin is golden and crisp.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is essential for crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan to allow even roasting. Flip vegetables halfway through cooking but keep chicken skin-side up the entire time. For extra crispiness, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to avoid burning. Leftovers reheat best in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to revive crispness.

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