One Pan Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Tender chicken thighs roasted with potatoes, carrots, and peppers for an easy all-in-one meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 1.2 pounds)

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges

→ Seasonings & Herbs

06 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 teaspoons dried Italian herbs or oregano, thyme, basil blend
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F for optimal roasting temperature.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, half the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan, ensuring adequate space for even cooking.
04 - Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Rub the remaining olive oil, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables, positioning them so the skin remains exposed for proper crisping.
06 - Bake for 40 minutes until the chicken skin turns golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
07 - For extra crispy skin, switch to broil for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking time, watching closely to prevent burning.
08 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken skin gets impossibly crispy while the vegetables underneath soak up all those rendered juices
  • Cleanup consists of exactly one pan and maybe a cutting board
  • It looks impressive enough for dinner guests but comes together in under 15 minutes of active work
02 -
  • Crowding the pan will steam instead of roast, so use two sheets if necessary to keep everything in a single layer
  • Patting the chicken skin completely dry before seasoning is the difference between crispy and soggy
  • Smoked paprika is stronger than regular paprika, so do not be tempted to add more
03 -
  • Preheat your baking sheet in the oven for extra crispy vegetables that do not stick
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan to catch all those delicious pan juices

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