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Garlic Lemon Chicken

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This Garlic Lemon Chicken is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner recipe! Juicy, flavorful chicken marinated in a zesty lemon garlic herb mix and baked to perfection with tender potatoes and crisp broccoli. It’s a quick, one-pan meal bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

For Chicken and Veggies:

  • 1 1/2-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts, see notes)

  • 1 pound baby Dutch potatoes, quartered or halved

  • 3 cups broccoli florets

Lemon Garlic Marinade:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon each: paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, sugar

Optional Parmesan Yogurt Herb Sauce:

 

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives (optional)

  • 1 tablespoon minced dill (optional)

  • 1/4 teaspoon each: salt, ground cumin

  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Mix all marinade ingredients in a large resealable bag. Reserve 2 tablespoons for the veggies. Add chicken, seal, and marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the fridge.

  • Line a 15×21-inch baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.

  • Toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon of reserved marinade and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread on the sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

  • Remove pan, push potatoes to one side. Toss broccoli with remaining marinade and place next to potatoes. Add chicken in a single layer.

  • Bake uncovered for 17–22 minutes, or until chicken reaches safe internal temp (170–175°F for thighs, 165°F for cutlets).

 

  • Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the Parmesan Yogurt Herb Sauce. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs; reduce cooking time slightly.

  • Sauce adds a creamy, tangy finish—highly recommended but optional.

  • Use pre-cut veggies for a quicker prep.

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