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One-Tray Garlic & Lemon Chicken Bake

One-Tray Garlic & Lemon Chicken Bake

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Juicy roasted chicken thighs baked with baby potatoes and carrots in a bright garlic and lemon sauce, all cooked together on one tray for an easy, flavor-packed dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg total)
  • 600 g baby potatoes, halved if large
  • 3 medium carrots (about 300 g), sliced into thick rounds
  • 2 medium fresh lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Add the baby potatoes and sliced carrots to the bowl and mix well so everything is coated in the seasoning.
  4. Lightly oil a large baking tray.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on the tray and spread the potatoes and carrots around them in a single layer. Tuck the lemon slices between the chicken pieces and vegetables.
  6. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C and the skin is golden and crisp.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
  • You can substitute drumsticks for chicken thighs if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with vegetables
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 620 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg