Sheet Pan Chicken Vegetables (Printable)

Flavorful chicken and roasted vegetables cooked together on one pan for a simple weeknight meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 2 pounds)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
09 - 1 large red bell pepper, cut into chunks
10 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
11 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
12 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Lemon wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, toss all vegetables with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Spread seasoned vegetables evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Arrange seasoned chicken thighs on top of vegetables with skin side facing upward.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until chicken reaches golden brown color and internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and vegetables are tender.
06 - For crispier chicken skin, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan for easy cleanup
  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs stay incredibly juicy and flavorful
  • Colorful vegetables roast alongside the chicken, soaking up all those delicious juices
  • Minimal prep time with maximum flavor payoff
  • Naturally gluten-free and perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Cut all vegetables to roughly the same size for even cooking
  • Place chicken skin-side up so it crisps while the juices drip onto the vegetables
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch all the flavorful drippings
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after roasting to keep it juicy
  • Save leftovers for meal prep—they reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day
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