Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken thighs with roasted carrots and potatoes infused with herbs and spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 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 & Seasoning

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Chicken thighs stay juicy and forgiving, unlike breasts that dry out when you're distracted.
  • Everything roasts together, so your kitchen smells incredible while you do literally anything else.
  • The vegetables become naturally sweet and golden without any fussing.
02 -
  • Pat those chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning, or you'll steam them instead of roasting them and regret it instantly.
  • Don't skip the halfway vegetable stir—it's the difference between some golden pieces and all golden pieces.
03 -
  • Smashed garlic cloves roast into something mild and spreadable rather than overpowering, so don't be shy about adding all four.
  • If you want extra richness without adding liquid, toss the vegetables in a little of the rendered chicken fat halfway through cooking.
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