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Rustic Italian Lemon-Herb Sheet Pan Chicken

An easy, one-pan dinner with crispy chicken, roasted potatoes, and green beans in a vibrant lemon-herb sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs about 1.5-2 lbs
  • 1.5 pounds baby potatoes halved
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 large lemon thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
For Serving (Optional)
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, half of the garlic, half of the rosemary, thyme, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on one half of the baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. While potatoes par-bake, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In the same bowl, combine chicken, green beans, remaining olive oil, remaining garlic, remaining herbs, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Remove the hot pan from the oven. Push potatoes to the edges. Place chicken thighs skin-side-up in the center. Scatter green beans and lemon slices around the chicken.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken skin is crispy, potatoes are tender, and chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. For extra crisp skin, broil for the final 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Remove from oven. Let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure chicken and vegetables are in a single layer to promote roasting, not steaming. For best results, do not skip patting the chicken dry.