Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Make this delicious and easy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken this spring! An effortless chicken dinner finished with lemon herb butter, tender potatoes and green beans for a complete family meal.

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If you enjoy simple one-pan dinners, this Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner is a great choice. It’s straightforward to prepare, full of bright lemon-herb flavor, and makes an attractive, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. This spring-inspired version pairs buttery chicken with roasted potatoes and fresh green beans for a balanced tray bake that the whole family will love.

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What This Dish Is Like

• Difficulty – Sheet pan dinners are easy and require minimal cooking skills. Follow the steps and the included tips for the best results.
• Taste – Tender roasted chicken and soft potatoes infused with lemon and herbs, enriched by buttery pan juices.
• Servings – The recipe yields 4 servings. Quantities can be increased to serve more people; scale ingredients evenly for larger trays.

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Ingredients

• Chicken – Skinless chicken thighs (bone-in recommended in this recipe, but boneless can also be used).
• Potatoes – Any roasting potato works well; scrub and cut into evenly sized pieces for consistent cooking.
• Green beans – Fresh green beans trimmed and cut to size.
• Butter – Unsalted butter to make the lemon herb butter.
• Herbs – Dried sage and fresh parsley complement the lemon butter; other herbs can be substituted as desired.
• Seasonings – Salt and black pepper to taste.
• Lemon – Zest of one lemon and juice of half a lemon; extra lemon slices optional for baking and presentation.

NOTE: The full recipe with exact measurements, instructions and tips is included below.

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven – Heat the oven to 425°F (210°C).
2. Make the lemon herb butter – In a small bowl, combine butter, dried sage, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and set aside.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet – On a large rimmed baking sheet, lay out the chicken thighs, potato pieces and green beans with space between items. Add lemon slices around the pan if using.
4. Coat with butter mixture – Rub or dot the herb butter over the chicken and vegetables. Squeeze the lemon juice over everything to add a bright flavor.
5. Roast – Place the tray in the oven and roast for about 25 minutes. Remove the pan, shake or stir to prevent sticking and spoon any accumulated pan juices over the chicken. Return to the oven and roast an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve – Remove from the oven and transfer to plates or a serving platter. Serve hot.

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Recipe Tips

• Pan size and type – Use a large, low-rimmed baking sheet so ingredients sit in a single layer. Crowding the pan increases steaming rather than roasting and will produce more pan juices.
• Even cuts – Cut potatoes and other vegetables into pieces of similar size so they cook evenly. Uneven pieces may result in some items being undercooked or overcooked.
• Spoon pan juices – At the halfway mark, remove the tray and spoon the pan juices over the chicken to baste and enhance flavor before returning to the oven.
• Crisper green beans – If you prefer crisp-tender green beans, add them halfway through the cooking time rather than at the start.

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Substitutions and Variations

• Chicken choices – Bone-in skinless thighs were used here; you may leave the skin on, use boneless thighs, or swap for chicken breasts (note breasts can be drier and may require shorter cooking).
• Vegetable swaps – Potatoes and green beans work well together, but you can substitute winter squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, onions or leeks to vary texture and flavor.
• Herb and fat swaps – If you prefer, use olive oil instead of butter. Fresh chives, oregano or rosemary all pair nicely with lemon and can replace or supplement the sage and parsley.

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Serving Suggestions

• Breads – Serve with warm bread such as garlic knots or a rustic baguette to soak up pan juices.
• Salads and sides – A crisp green salad, Greek-style salad with marinated feta or a roasted pepper and feta salad make bright, complementary starters or side dishes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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