Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes (Printable)
Juicy roasted chicken thighs with crispy baby potatoes and herbs baked together on one pan.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 rosemary, chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Optional Garnish
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped (for serving)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine baby potatoes, red onion, carrots, and garlic. Toss with half the olive oil, half the salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika until well coated.
04 - Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly over the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Rub the chicken thighs with the remaining olive oil, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the vegetables.
06 - Roast for 40 minutes or until the chicken skin is golden and the potatoes are fork-tender. For crisper skin, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if preferred.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The entire meal cooks on one pan, so cleanup is practically effortless.
- The blend of crisp potatoes and juicy chicken creates a comforting bite every time.
02 -
- Skipping the pat-dry on chicken skin means you miss out on that crave-worthy crispness.
- Letting the veggies touch (but not overlap too much) is the trick to getting golden edges instead of soggy sides.
03 -
- Stirring the veggies once midway through roasting cooks them evenly and boosts flavor.
- Squeezing fresh lemon over everything right before serving adds brightness that really wakes up the dish.