🌿 One-Pan Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes & Green Beans (Mediterranean Style)
⭐ Description
Juicy chicken is roasted with tender potatoes and crisp green beans in a fragrant garlic-herb olive oil marinade. This classic Mediterranean-inspired one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
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1½ lb (700 g) baby potatoes, halved
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12 oz (340 g) green beans, trimmed
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4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Garlic Herb Marinade
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Zest of ½ lemon
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
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Cherry tomatoes
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Kalamata olives
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Fresh rosemary sprigs
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pan
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Place chicken and potatoes on the sheet pan.
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Drizzle with ⅔ of the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
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Spread in a single layer.
4️⃣ Roast
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Roast for 30 minutes.
5️⃣ Add Green Beans
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Remove pan from oven.
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Add green beans and any optional add-ins.
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Drizzle with remaining marinade and toss gently.
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Return to oven and roast 15–20 minutes until chicken is golden and potatoes are tender.
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Let rest 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with a Mediterranean cucumber-tomato salad
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Add warm crusty bread or flatbread
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Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil before serving
🌟 Variations
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Boneless chicken: Reduce total cook time by 10 minutes
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Spicy: Add chili flakes or harissa to marinade
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Air-fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway
