Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes (Print Version)
Juicy roasted chicken thighs and golden baby potatoes tossed with herbs and garlic for an easy, one-pan dinner.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 2 carrots, sliced into thick coins
05 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Optional Garnish
12 - Chopped fresh parsley for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
03 - Combine potatoes, red onion, carrots, and garlic in a large mixing bowl. Toss with half of the olive oil, half the salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika until evenly coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Rub chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
06 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up atop the vegetables on the baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes or until chicken skin is golden and potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - For extra crispiness, broil for 2 to 3 minutes if desired. Rest for 3 to 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Most of the magic happens right in the oven—less hands-on time means you can enjoy a glass of wine while dinner cooks.
- The crispy potatoes soak up all those savory chicken drippings, and that’s a secret I never want to give up.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to space out the potatoes, and they steamed instead of crisping—make sure everything sits in a single layer.
- Switching to broil at the very end made a world of difference for that irresistible, crispy chicken skin.
03 -
- Bring chicken to room temperature before roasting for even cooking and juicier meat.
- An extra drizzle of olive oil right before serving perks up everything on the sheet pan.