Whole 30 Whole30 Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
Sheet pan dinners are a weeknight lifesaver, and this lemon-herb chicken delivers serious flavor with almost no cleanup. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks roast at high heat until the skin turns deep golden brown and impossibly crispy, while baby potatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper soak up all those garlicky, citrusy pan juices underneath. The marinade is nothing more than olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper — every single ingredient is clean and compliant, so there's no label-reading stress involved. Sticking to a reset can feel restrictive when you're craving something genuinely satisfying, but this is the kind of meal that makes the whole thing feel effortless rather than punishing. Everything goes on one pan in stages so the potatoes get a head start and nothing ends up soggy or undercooked. A scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon right before serving brightens the whole dish and makes it look like you actually tried. It feeds four people straight from the pan, which means less time at the sink and more time actually enjoying dinner.
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4 servings
For the chicken and vegetables
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and sliced into rounds
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb total)
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 1.5 lb total)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- 2
Scatter the halved baby potatoes on a large rimmed 18×13-inch sheet pan. Drizzle with half of the olive oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread into an even layer and roast for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are beginning to soften at the edges.
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