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Lemon chicken on a tray with asparagus and potatoes.

Lemon Chicken Thigh Tray Bake (Whole30)

Lemon Chicken Thigh Tray Bake is an easy light and fresh weeknight dinner recipe! The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes are soft with crispy edges.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 497 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Cups Roughly Chopped Potatoes
  • 3 Cups Asparagus
  • ½ Pound Chicken Thighs

Lemon Marinade

  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil You can also use avocado oil.
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Dried Rosemary

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding chicken thighs, potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried rosemary into a large bowl. Stir together until the chicken and potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Next, pour the seasoned chicken and potatoes onto a parchment paper lined baking tray. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the asparagus on top. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Cut the potatoes and asparagus the night before to save on prep time.
  • Use parchment paper to the vegetables and chicken from sticking.
  • Marinate the chicken and potatoes overnight for a more flavorful dish!
  • Broil on high for 1-2 minutes to crisp up the potatoes at the end of baking.
  • Double the recipe so you have plenty of leftovers to enjoy throughout the week. (Great for meal prep!)

How to store leftovers

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze leftovers for up to two months! Make sure they are in an airtight, freezer safe container.
**See full post for more information and step by step photos.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 854mgPotassium: 1634mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1082IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 6mg
Keywords lemon chicken thighs, lemon chicken tray bake, sheet pan chicken dinner, whole30 sheet pan dinner
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