Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Carrots & Leeks
Fast oven-roasted chicken thighs with sweet roasted carrots and leeks, finished with fresh herbs and lemon for a spring-leaning late-winter dinner.
Back to full listIngredients
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 pack $6.49
- Organic Leeks 2 $2.99
- Organic Loose Carrots 1 lb $1.49
- Lemon 1 $0.99
- Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tbsp chopped $1.29
- Organic Garlic, 3 ct 2 cloves $2.89
- Pantry olive oil 2 tbsp pantry
- Pantry dried thyme or thyme 1 tsp pantry
- Pantry salt and pepper to taste pantry
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Trim and wash 2 leeks well, then slice into thick rounds. Peel and cut 1 lb carrots into batons. Mince 2 garlic cloves. Zest and juice 1 lemon. Chop 2 tbsp parsley.
- Toss carrots and leeks with 1 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
- Roast vegetables for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss 1 pack boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, remaining garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken to the pan and roast 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Finish with lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-18
Health notes: Balanced, protein-rich, and lower in refined carbs.
Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay