Description
Succulent Lemon Herb Chicken Roast elevates home cooking with Mediterranean-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Fragrant rosemary, garlic, and zesty lemon create a harmonious blend you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 lemon slices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Vegetables:
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for carrots)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for broccoli)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for carrots)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for carrots)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for broccoli)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for broccoli)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for broccoli)
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and allow to rest for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Preheat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Carefully place marinated chicken thighs into the hot skillet, searing each side for 5-6 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Enhance flavor by arranging fresh lemon slices atop the chicken during the final cooking minutes.
- Simultaneously, heat oven to 400°F (200°C) for vegetable roasting.
- Toss baby carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a separate mixing bowl.
- Spread seasoned carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, gently stirring midway to ensure even caramelization.
- Prepare broccoli florets by coating with olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange broccoli on the same baking sheet as carrots and roast for 15-20 minutes until edges become crispy and golden.
- Plate the lemon herb chicken alongside roasted carrots and Parmesan-crusted broccoli.
- Serve immediately and savor the harmonious blend of tangy, herbal, and caramelized flavors.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption by letting it sit longer, up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh lemon zest alongside juice for a more vibrant citrus punch in the marinade.
- Ensure chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to guarantee safe and juicy meat.
- Swap chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner protein option, adjusting cooking time to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg