Lemony Chicken and Potatoes 🥔 One ☝🏼Pan!
Lemony Chicken and Potatoes 🥔 One ☝🏼Pan! is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 410 calories per serving. Recipe by Melissajorealrecipes on YouTube.
Prep: 17 min | Cook: 50 min | Total: 1 hr 22 min
Cost: $9.84 total, $2.46 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (bone‑in, skin‑on, about 1.5 lb total)
- 2 Lemons (juiced and zest grated)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (fresh, minced; or 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper (freshly cracked)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 3 Russet Potatoes (medium, cut into wedges)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian Herb Blend
Instructions
Make Lemon‑Garlic Dressing
Squeeze the juice of the two lemons into a mixing bowl, add the lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped red chili (or red pepper flakes), salt, cracked black pepper, and dried oregano. Whisk until well combined.
Time: PT5M
Prep Potatoes
Wash the potatoes, cut each into 6‑8 wedges, and place them in a separate bowl. Toss the wedges with about half of the lemon‑garlic dressing until evenly coated.
Time: PT5M
Arrange Potatoes in Baking Dish
Spread the dressed potato wedges in a single layer in a 13×9‑inch baking dish. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and cracked pepper over the top.
Time: PT2M
Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub each piece with salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herb blend.
Time: PT3M
Combine Chicken and Remaining Dressing
Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin‑side up on top of the potato wedges. Drizzle the remaining lemon‑garlic dressing over the chicken.
Time: PT2M
Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the dish for 35‑40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Time: PT40M
Temperature: 400°F
Finish Potatoes
Remove the chicken onto a platter and let rest 5 minutes. Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to crisp the edges.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 400°F
Serve
Slice the chicken if desired, arrange on a serving platter with the roasted potatoes, and spoon any pan juices over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Allergens: None
Last updated: April 18, 2026








