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One Pan Lemon Chicken

Easy One Pan Lemon Chicken with Crispy Golden Skin

One Pan Lemon Chicken is a flavorful, effortless meal featuring tender chicken with vibrant lemon and crispy skin.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 thighs Chicken (bone-in, skin-on) Choose for crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For crispiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Veggies and Garnish
  • 2 cups Baby potatoes Halved.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1 medium Lemon Sliced.

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

How to Make One Pan Lemon Chicken
  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; toss chicken thighs until coated. Let rest 15–20 minutes for bright, tender flavor.
  2. Preheat the pan: Warm a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. This ensures crispy skin without sticking. Add oil if needed.
  3. Sear the chicken: Place thighs skin-side down, pressing gently. Cook until deeply golden brown, about 5–7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes.
  4. Add veggies and lemon: Nestle halved baby potatoes and lemon slices around chicken, pouring any marinade over.
  5. Roast to finish: Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven. Bake until potatoes are tender and chicken hits 165°F, about 20–25 minutes.
  6. Rest and garnish: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Scatter fresh parsley over everything.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and check chicken temperature for perfect cooking.

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