Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken & Potatoes
This Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken & Potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal with fresh herbs and vibrant flavors.
Equipment
- oven
- baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs or breasts
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh in larger amounts
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or Italian seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Potatoes
- 1.5 pounds Baby Potatoes or small potatoes
For Garnish
- to taste Fresh Parsley optional
Instructions
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat your chicken thighs in the herb mixture and let sit for at least 10 minutes, or refrigerate for up to an hour.
- Toss halved baby potatoes in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring they're nicely coated.
- Place the marinated chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet and arrange the potatoes around in a single layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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