Sheet Pan Herb Chicken (Printable)

A vibrant one-pan meal of herb-marinated chicken and roasted root vegetables for an easy dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make:

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, Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well 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 the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crisp, internal temperature reaches 165°F, and vegetables are tender.
06 - For extra crispy skin, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Remove from oven. Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One pan means one cleanup, which is a gift after a long day.
  • The chicken skin gets impossibly crispy while the meat stays juicy underneath.
  • Root vegetables caramelize in their own sweetness and mingle with the herb flavors.
  • It tastes like you spent hours cooking when you really spent minutes prepping.
02 -
  • Bone-in thighs are more forgiving than breasts; they stay moist even if you accidentally roast them a few minutes too long.
  • Cut vegetables to roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same time as the chicken.
  • Don't skip the resting period; it feels short but changes everything about texture and flavor.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken thighs dry before seasoning so the skin gets truly crispy instead of steamed.
  • If your oven runs hot, watch the chicken starting around 30 minutes to catch it before the skin gets too dark.
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