Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes (Printable)
Roasted chicken thighs and crispy baby potatoes with carrots, onions and herbs—an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
→ Vegetables
02 - 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
04 - 2 medium carrots, sliced into thick coins
05 - 4 cloves garlic, smashed
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
→ Optional Garnish
12 - Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine halved baby potatoes, red onion wedges, carrot coins, and smashed garlic cloves. Drizzle with half the olive oil, then season with half the salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika. Toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the prepared vegetables in an even layer on the lined baking sheet.
04 - Pat chicken thighs dry. Rub with the remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and paprika. Place chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the arranged vegetables.
05 - Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 40 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden brown and the potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - For extra-crispy chicken skin, broil for 2–3 minutes after roasting, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks together on one tray, so you won't be left with a mountain of dishes after dinner.
- The chicken stays incredibly juicy while the potatoes get those little crispy edges everyone fights over.
02 -
- Crowding the pan means your vegetables will steam, not roast—use the biggest pan you have or divide between two if needed.
- I stopped peeling potatoes and carrots and noticed the flavors actually deepened—plus, it saves so much time.
03 -
- Parchment paper makes for fast cleanup, but don't skip the oil for that golden crust on veggies.
- Marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix an hour beforehand for even more depth.