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1) One-Pan Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

This one is my reliable Tuesday night anchor. Bright and savory, with crispy skin and soft, juicy meat underneath — it feels like the kind of dinner that took effort, but the oven does most of the heavy lifting. One pan, one rack, done.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels so the skin can crisp.
  3. Place the chicken and potatoes on a large sheet pan in one layer.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over everything.
  5. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on top.
  6. Rub the minced garlic over the chicken with your hands.
  7. Lay lemon slices over the chicken and potatoes.
  8. Roast for 35–40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F inside and the potatoes are tender.
  9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.