One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts with Roasted Potatoes Recipe
One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Breasts with Roasted Potatoes is a simple, flavorful dish combining juicy chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon and rich garlic, paired with crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside roasted potatoes. This effortless recipe delivers a perfect balance of bright citrus and savory herbs, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh rosemary, a few sprigs
Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C), ensuring it’s hot enough to roast the chicken and potatoes to perfection.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks to allow even roasting. This size will help them crisp on the outside while remaining fluffy inside.
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step is important for achieving crispy skin during roasting.
- Season: Mince the garlic cloves and combine with salt and pepper. Season the chicken breasts and potato pieces evenly with this mixture. Then, drizzle olive oil over everything to help with browning and flavor.
- Add Lemon and Herbs: Squeeze half of the lemon juice over the chicken and potatoes, arranging lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs on the pan for added aroma and tanginess.
- Roast Everything: Place the chicken breasts and potatoes on a single sheet pan, ensuring pieces aren’t overcrowded. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy meat.
Notes
- Using a meat thermometer is recommended to ensure chicken is cooked safely to 165°F.
- Feel free to swap fresh rosemary with thyme or oregano for varied flavors.
- For extra crispiness, toss potatoes with a pinch of paprika or smoked paprika before roasting.
- Leftover chicken and potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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