Crispy-edged chicken thighs roast alongside sweet carrots and onion, then get finished with a bright lemon-herb pan sauce. It feels classic and comforting, but the seasonal March produce keeps it fresh and California-friendly.
Details
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 pack, about 16 oz $5.49
- Organic carrot bag about 12 oz $1.79
- Organic yellow onion 1 medium $2.99
- Lemon 1 $0.99
- Organic garlic, 3 ct 2 cloves $2.89
- Organic rosemary 1-2 tsp chopped, optional pantry swap with dried herbs $3.99
- Organic yellow potato 2 medium $2.59
Instructions
- Prep the oven to 425°F. Pat dry 1 pack boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 16 oz, $5.49). Peel and cut about 12 oz carrots from 1 organic carrot bag ($1.79) into 2-inch pieces. Slice 1 medium organic yellow onion ($2.99) into wedges. Cut 2 medium organic yellow potatoes ($2.59) into 1-inch chunks. Mince 2 cloves from the organic garlic, 3 ct ($2.89). Zest and juice 1 lemon ($0.99). Chop 1 to 2 teaspoons organic rosemary ($3.99) if using.
- Toss the carrots, onion, and potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, half the minced garlic, half the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on a sheet pan.
- Rub the 16 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs ($5.49) with 1 tablespoon oil, the remaining garlic, the remaining lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Nestle the chicken among the vegetables.
- Roast the chicken thighs, carrots, onion, and potatoes at 425°F for 28 to 32 minutes, stirring the vegetables once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are browned and tender.
- Transfer the roasted chicken thighs to plates. Toss the hot carrots, onion, and potatoes with 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice from the 1 lemon ($0.99). Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve the lemon-rosemary chicken thighs with the roasted carrots, onion, and potatoes. If you want, add a little extra chopped rosemary on top just before serving.
- Wine pairing: pour a Sauvignon Blanc for a crisp citrus match, or choose Pinot Noir if you want a softer red with roast chicken.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in vitamin A from carrots, and moderate in carbs. Use less oil and keep some chicken skin fat drained off if you want a lighter plate.
Drink pairing: A zesty Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the lemon and herbs, while an easy Pinot Noir also works nicely with roasted chicken thighs and sweet carrots.