One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks
One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks brings juicy, citrus-kissed chicken together with tender leeks and crispy-edged Yukon Golds. The garlic, Dijon, and fresh lemon add brightness that balances the rich, roasted flavors. It’s a weeknight-friendly dinner that feels special enough for casual entertaining or a cozy Sunday supper.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Halve the baby potatoes; if they seem large, quarter them. Cut the white and light green parts of the leeks into 1/2-inch rounds and rinse them well. Pat the chicken thighs dry.
- 3
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil onto a large sheet pan and put it in the oven to heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully take the pan out and place the baby potatoes cut side down.
- 4
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven to begin cooking while you prepare the chicken, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the remaining olive oil, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 2 lemons, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and leeks to the marinade and toss to coat; marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while the potatoes cook.
- 6
Remove the sheet pan from the oven, toss the potatoes on the pan, and push them to the sides to make space for the chicken thighs.
- 7
Using tongs, set the chicken thighs skin side up on the sheet pan. Arrange the leeks around the pan and pour any remaining marinade from the bowl over the potatoes and leeks.
- 8
Roast until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 359.01 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 3.59 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 56.64 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.71 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.81 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.48 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.32 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 798.81 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 1.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 79.61 mg Good Source 88%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
One Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 359.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks healthy?
- One-Pan Lemon Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Leeks has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 359.01 calories and 3.59 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.81 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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