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Lemon Garlic Chicken


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Juicy roasted chicken thighs with lemon garlic marinade, tender potatoes, and broccoli—served with creamy Parmesan Yogurt Herb Sauce.


Ingredients

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Chicken and Veggies

1 ½–2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, quartered

3 cups broccoli florets

Lemon Garlic Marinade

1/3 cup olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tsp EACH salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder

1/2 tsp EACH paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, sugar

Parmesan Yogurt Herb Sauce (optional)

1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

1 tablespoon minced dill (optional)

1/4 tsp EACH salt, ground cumin

1/8 tsp pepper


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Combine marinade ingredients; reserve 2 tbsp for veggies.

3. Add chicken to bag, marinate 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.

4. Line sheet pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.

5. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp reserved marinade and salt. Roast 15 minutes.

6. Add broccoli with 1 tbsp marinade; add chicken in single layer.

7. Bake 17–22 minutes until chicken reaches 170–175°F.

8. Mix all sauce ingredients and chill until serving.

Notes

Marinate chicken ahead for extra flavor. Swap veggies as desired. Use chicken breasts if preferred—adjust cook time accordingly.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Lemon Garlic Chicken, sheet pan chicken, roasted chicken thighs, citrus garlic marinade