Description
Juicy roasted chicken infused with fresh lemon and dill, all cooked together in one pan for an easy, flavorful, and comforting meal that feels both fresh and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 medium lemons, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange the chicken skin side up in a single layer on a baking pan.
- Place lemon slices around and on top of the chicken, then sprinkle half of the fresh dill over the pan.
- Roast in the oven for 40 minutes until the chicken is golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining fresh dill over the chicken.
- Let rest briefly, then serve warm with pan juices.
Notes
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin.
- Add vegetables like potatoes or green beans to the pan for a complete meal.
- Fresh dill added at the end keeps the flavor bright and aromatic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: one-pan chicken, lemon dill chicken, easy chicken dinner, oven roasted chicken, weeknight meals