Ingredients:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 cup (divided)
- Fresh Lemon Juice, 1/4 cup
- Dried Oregano, 2 tsp
- Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
- Kosher Salt, 1 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper, 1 tsp, freshly ground
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, 1.5 lbs
- Small New Potatoes, 1.5 lbs (halved or quartered)
- Red Onion, 1 medium (cut into thick wedges)
- Cherry Tomatoes, 1 pint
- Fresh Parsley, 2 tbsp (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to a blazing 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for the easiest cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. This mixture is your flavor backbone.
- Place the potatoes and red onion wedges into the bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly, ensuring everything is coated.
- Remove half (approximately 60 ml) of the dressing from the bowl and set it aside—this is for the chicken.
- Spread the dressed potatoes and onions onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Ensure they are not touching the edges.
- Place the sheet pan with the potatoes into the preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes.
- While the potatoes roast, add the chicken thighs to the reserved dressing in the bowl. Toss to coat completely.
- After the 10-minute potato head start, pull the pan out. Nest the marinated chicken thighs among the potatoes. Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the empty spaces.
- Return the pan to the oven and cook for another 15–18 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and the potatoes are fork-tender. The chicken should register an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the pan rest for 5 minutes. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and serve directly from the pan, drizzling the pan juices over the potatoes.