Sheet Pan Herb Chicken (Printable)

Tender herb-infused chicken roasted with a medley of savory root vegetables for a wholesome meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - ½ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - Lemon wedges

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons olive oil, Italian herbs, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until well coated. Set aside.
03 - In another bowl, toss carrots, parsnips, sweet potato, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan. Nestle seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up among the vegetables.
05 - Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, or until 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 and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal with people who matter.
  • Chicken thighs stay moist and forgiving, making this nearly impossible to mess up even if your oven runs hot.
  • The roasted root vegetables taste like they took hours, but the whole thing comes together in under an hour.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting period, even though you'll be hungry; those 5 minutes make the difference between juicy chicken and dry chicken.
  • If your vegetables are larger than 1-inch chunks, they won't finish cooking in time, so take the extra minute to cut them properly.
03 -
  • Pat your chicken skin dry with a paper towel before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness, as moisture is the enemy of golden skin.
  • Don't move things around once they hit the oven; resist the urge to stir; the less you fuss, the better the browning and caramelization.
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