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Garlic Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli Recipe

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This Garlic Lemon Chicken recipe offers a vibrant, flavorful meal featuring tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a zesty lemon and garlic blend, paired with roasted baby Dutch potatoes and broccoli. Finished with a creamy Yogurt Parmesan Herb Sauce, this dish is perfect for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 ½–2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or substitute with chicken breasts)
  • 1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, quartered or halved if very small
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

For the Yogurt Parmesan Herb Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced dill (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the chicken, potatoes, and broccoli.
  2. Prepare Lemon Garlic Marinade: In a freezer-size sealable bag, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, and sugar to create the marinade. Remove 2 tablespoons of this marinade and set aside for the vegetables.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade in the sealed bag. Seal the bag and turn it to coat the chicken evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes, or for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
  4. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large sheet pan with sides (approximately 15×21 inches) with foil and spray with cooking spray to ensure easy cleanup.
  5. Roast Potatoes: Toss the quartered baby Dutch potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade (never used on chicken) and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly coated. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on one side of the prepared sheet pan. Bake in the preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  6. Add Broccoli and Chicken: Remove the sheet pan from the oven after 15 minutes. Push the potatoes to one side of the pan. Toss broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade and spread in a single layer next to the potatoes. Place the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the remaining space of the sheet pan.
  7. Roast Everything Together: Return the pan to the oven and bake uncovered for 17-22 minutes, or until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 170-175 degrees F (77-79 degrees C) or chicken cutlets reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) as checked by an instant-read thermometer. The vegetables should be tender and slightly caramelized.
  8. Prepare Yogurt Parmesan Herb Sauce: While the chicken and vegetables roast, whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, lemon juice, chopped chives (if using), minced dill (if using), salt, ground cumin, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate this sauce until ready to serve.
  9. Serve: When everything is cooked, serve the roasted chicken, potatoes, and broccoli with a generous spoonful of the creamy Yogurt Parmesan Herb Sauce on top or on the side.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs but monitor cooking time closely as breasts cook faster and can dry out.
  • Marinating chicken at room temperature for 20 minutes is sufficient, but longer marination (up to 4 hours refrigerated) will enhance flavor.
  • Using a food-safe thermometer ensures perfectly cooked chicken for safety and juiciness.
  • The Yogurt Parmesan Herb Sauce is versatile and can be adjusted with your favorite fresh herbs or omitted for a dairy-free option.
  • For easier cleanup, lining the baking tray with foil and using cooking spray is recommended.

Keywords: Garlic Lemon Chicken, Roasted Chicken Thighs, Lemon Garlic Marinade, Healthy Chicken Dinner, Yogurt Parmesan Sauce, Sheet Pan Dinner

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