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Healthy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring crispy chicken thighs roasted with baby potatoes, green beans, and a bright lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Let them sit while you prep the veggies.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Avoid moving them too much.
  5. Flip the chicken and add the halved baby potatoes around the pan. Toss the potatoes in the oil and chicken drippings and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20 minutes. The chicken should reach about 140°F (60°C) internal temperature.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven. Add the trimmed green beans and minced garlic around the chicken and potatoes. Toss gently to coat the green beans in the pan juices.
  8. Return the skillet to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes until the green beans are crisp-tender and the potatoes are fork-tender.
  9. Remove from oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish and sprinkle with lemon zest.
  10. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice and zest at the end to keep flavors bright. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure crispy skin and roasted veggies. Let chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F internal temperature). For leftovers, reheat gently in a skillet to maintain crispy skin.

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