🍽️ Herb-Roasted Chicken with Baby Potatoes & Green Beans
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: ~50 min | Servings: 3 | Calories: ~550 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pan:
3 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts for leaner option)
1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
1 cup (150g) green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 sprig fresh)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 sprig fresh)
½ tsp onion powder
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional: Zest of ½ lemon + squeeze before serving
🍋 Pro Tip: Add cherry tomatoes or carrots for extra color!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper (for easy cleanup).
2️⃣ Season Everything
In a large bowl, toss:
Baby potatoes
Green beans
Minced garlic
Olive oil
Rosemary, thyme, onion powder
Salt & pepper
3️⃣ Arrange on Pan
Spread seasoned veggies in a single layer on the sheet pan.
Push them slightly to the sides.
Place chicken thighs in the center, skin-side up.
🔥 Skin tip: Pat chicken dry first for extra crispiness!
4️⃣ Roast Until Golden
Roast 35–40 minutes, until:
Chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally
Skin is golden and crispy
Potatoes are fork-tender and slightly caramelized
Green beans are bright and tender-crisp
🕒 Optional: Broil 2–3 mins at the end for extra browning (watch closely!).
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
Garnish with chopped parsley or extra herbs.
Serve hot straight from the pan.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
With a dollop of Greek yogurt or aioli
Alongside a crisp green salad
As leftovers in grain bowls or wraps
🌈 Variations & Pro Hacks
🍗 Leaner Version: Use skinless chicken breasts (reduce cook time to ~25 mins)
🌱 Vegetarian? Swap chicken for chickpeas or halloumi cheese
🥔 Potato Swap: Try sweet potatoes, Yukon golds, or baby carrots
🧊 Make-Ahead Magic: Chop veggies ahead; store raw chicken separately
❄️ Freeze It! Freeze uncooked chicken + seasoned veggies in a bag — roast straight from frozen (+10 mins)
🧄 Extra Garlic Lovers: Add whole garlic cloves — they caramelize beautifully
🧠 Why This Works So Well
High heat roasting = crispy skin + deep flavor via the Maillard reaction
One-pan cooking = veggies absorb chicken juices → richer taste
Fresh herbs + garlic = aromatic depth without heaviness
No stirring needed — just set and forget
It’s not luck — it’s smart roasting. ✨
❤️ Final Thought: Sometimes, the Best Dinners Are Simple & Sunny
You don’t need ten ingredients or hours in the kitchen to make something deeply satisfying.
Just good chicken, real vegetables, and a willingness to let the oven do the work.
This Herb-Roasted Chicken dish proves that great meals don’t have to be complicated — they just need to nourish body and soul.
So next time you’re staring into the fridge wondering what to make…
Grab that sheet pan.
Turn on the oven.
And let your kitchen fill with the scent of garlic, herbs, and home-cooked joy.
Because sometimes, happiness comes on a tray. 💛