Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken Potatoes are your weeknight dinner superhero, delivering maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Roasting tender chicken and crispy potatoes together means delicious comfort lands on your table fast and effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Liquids and Extras:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend ¼ cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon thyme, and red pepper flakes into a zesty marinade. Whisk until smooth.
- Drop 2 pounds cubed chicken breasts into a large bowl. Pour half the marinade over the meat. Massage the marinade into every chicken piece. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat your oven to 400F. Chop 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes and 1 large yellow onion into 1-inch chunks. Transfer vegetables to a mixing bowl.
- Drizzle remaining marinade over potato mixture. Sprinkle 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, dried herbs, and optional red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss thoroughly.
- Spread potato mixture across a large baking sheet in a single layer. Nestle marinated chicken pieces evenly over vegetables. Pour ¼ cup chicken broth across the pan.
- Roast at 400F for 25-30 minutes. Chicken should reach 165F internal temperature. Flip ingredients halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Remove from oven. Let dish rest 3-5 minutes. Scatter fresh chopped parsley on top. Serve hot straight from the baking sheet.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic and lemon for the most vibrant flavor in your marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to ensure deep, zesty flavor penetration.
- Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for their creamy texture and ability to crisp beautifully in the oven.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to keep the same roasting technique.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg