Herb Chicken with Root Veggies (Print version)

Juicy herb chicken paired with a medley of roasted root vegetables in a single pan meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Vegetables

08 - 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
09 - 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
10 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
11 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with olive oil, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
03 - In another bowl, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp, internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender.
06 - Broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes for extra crispy skin if desired.
07 - Remove from oven. Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which honestly changes everything about weeknight cooking.
  • The chicken comes out so juicy you'll wonder why you ever baked it any other way.
  • Those roasted vegetables taste nothing like the sad sides you remember from childhood.
02 -
  • Skin-side up is non-negotiable if you want crispy skin; it's the difference between a sad chicken and a glorious one.
  • Don't crowd the pan or pile vegetables on top of each other, or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll miss out on that caramelized magic.
03 -
  • Pat the chicken skin dry before seasoning so it has a chance to crisp instead of steam.
  • If your pan is crowded, use two pans rather than piling everything together, because crispy is always worth the extra dish.
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