Honey Lemon Chicken Potatoes (Print View)
Juicy chicken and golden potatoes baked in a sweet, tangy honey-lemon glaze for an effortless one-pan dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
→ Honey-Lemon Glaze
04 - 3 tablespoons honey
05 - Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1.5 teaspoons fresh thyme)
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnishes
12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon slices
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Place the chicken thighs and halved baby potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Tuck the red onion wedges among them.
04 - Pour the honey-lemon glaze evenly over the chicken and potatoes, tossing everything to ensure an even, thorough coating.
05 - Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up and spread the potatoes in a single, even layer around the chicken for optimal browning.
06 - Bake for 40–45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the potatoes are golden and fork-tender.
07 - For a crispier finish, broil on high for 2–3 minutes, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
08 - Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- One pan means you get a full meal with almost zero dishes, which is basically a weeknight miracle.
- The honey lemon glaze does double duty, flavoring the chicken and turning the potatoes into something borderline addictive.
02 -
- If you swap in chicken breasts, pull them out 10 to 12 minutes earlier or they will dry out before the potatoes are done.
- Marinating the chicken in the glaze for an hour or two beforehand transforms the flavor from good to absolutely unforgettable.
03 -
- Use a light colored baking dish if you have one, because dark pans tend to burn the honey on the bottom before the chicken is fully cooked.
- Broiling is optional but it takes this from a good weeknight dinner to something that looks and tastes like you tried much harder than you actually did.