Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs baked with herbs, tender carrots, and golden potatoes on a single tray for rich flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 2.5 lbs)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
03 - 12 oz carrots, peeled and cut into 1.5 inch pieces
04 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 4 garlic cloves, smashed

→ Herbs and Seasoning

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking oil.
02 - In a large bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic with half the olive oil, half the salt and pepper, and half the dried herbs. Spread vegetables evenly across the prepared baking tray.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub thoroughly with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, dried herbs, smoked paprika, and lemon zest.
04 - Nestle seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables on the baking tray.
05 - Roast in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Stir vegetables halfway through cooking for even browning.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the entire dish before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, even if your oven runs hot or you lose track of time.
  • Everything cooks together, which means fewer dishes and one glorious pan of golden, herb-scented goodness.
  • It feels fancy enough for guests but honest enough for a Tuesday night when you're tired.
02 -
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry before seasoning—I learned this the hard way when soggy skin refused to crisp, and now it's non-negotiable.
  • Don't crowd the pan; if your vegetables overlap too much, they'll steam instead of roast, and you'll miss out on those caramelized edges that make this dish special.
03 -
  • Arrange the vegetables so they're in a single layer with the chicken on top; this prevents overcrowding and ensures even browning.
  • If your pan is small or you're doubling the recipe, use two trays and swap their oven positions halfway through for even cooking.
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