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Crispy Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs Easy 30-Minute Dinner with Seasonal Vegetables

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A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin chicken thighs roasted alongside seasonal vegetables, delivering a flavorful and comforting meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3 cups seasonal vegetables (carrots peeled and cut into sticks, Brussels sprouts halved, red onions sliced into wedges, baby potatoes halved, butternut squash cubes in fall)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or thinly sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Optional: splash of balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season both sides generously with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside.
  3. Wash and cut seasonal vegetables into even pieces. Toss them in a large bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herb sprigs until coated.
  4. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a sheet pan, leaving space for the chicken thighs.
  5. Nestle the chicken pieces skin-side up among the vegetables, ensuring the skin isn’t touching the pan directly in too many spots.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Halfway through (around 15 minutes), use tongs to gently flip the vegetables and baste the chicken with pan juices if possible.
  7. Check that the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), the skin is golden and crisp, and the vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
  8. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, and sprinkle with lemon zest and extra herbs if desired.
  9. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with flaky sea salt or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to allow even roasting. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (74°C). If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Vegetables can be removed earlier if cooking faster than chicken. Store leftovers separately and reheat chicken skin-side up to restore crispness.

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