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One Pot Lemon Chicken Recipe

One pot lemon chicken in skillet with crispy thighs, roasted potatoes, and caramelized lemons
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Mediterranean-inspired lemon chicken where crispy thighs and baby potatoes roast together in tangy lemon-garlic sauce creating bright, fresh complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2.5 lbs)
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 lemons, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)

 

  • Extra lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
  • Let chicken rest at room temperature.
  • Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken skin-side down in single layer.
  • Sear undisturbed 5-6 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Flip and sear other side 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to plate, leaving fat in pan.
  • Pour off excess fat, leaving 2 tablespoons.
  • Add halved potatoes cut-side down to hot pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Stir and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic.
  • Stir 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
  • Stir in lemon zest, butter, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Nestle chicken skin-side up among potatoes.
  • Tuck lemon slices around chicken.
  • Sprinkle with thyme and rosemary if using.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken meat and potatoes (not skin).
  • Roast uncovered 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

 

  • Rest 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best flavor
  • Pat chicken dry for crispy skin
  • Don’t skip searing – creates flavor foundation
  • Brown potatoes cut-side down first
  • Honey balances lemon tartness
  • Lemon slices caramelize during roasting
  • Keep chicken skin above potatoes for crispness
  • Fresh lemon juice essential – bottled won’t work
  • Freezes well for meal prep

 

  • Leftovers deepen in flavor overnight

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