This easy baked chicken thighs with vegetables is super juicy, and you oven roast it all on one pan for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
For The Chicken
6chicken thighsbone in
For The Marinade
5tablespoonsolive oildivided
3clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonfresh thymeor one teaspoon dried thyme
1lemonAbout 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice.
1 1/2teaspoonsaltdivided
3/4teaspoonpepperdivided
1/2teaspoononion powder
For The Vegetables
2mediumyellow squashOr use zucchini, about 3 cups sliced total.
3bell peppersI used a mix of red, yellow and green.
2cupsmushroomssliced
1red onionchopped in large pieces
Instructions
Prep The Chicken In The Marinade
Place raw chicken thighs in a gallon size zip-top bag.
In a medium bowl mix 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, thyme, juice from one lemon, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whisk together to make the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the chicken in the bag. Make sure the bag is securely closed. With your hands mix the marinade and chicken in the bag to evenly coat the chicken.
Refridgerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes. See notes for marinating longer.
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the yellow squash, peppers, onions and mushrooms in bite sized chunks then place in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss the vegetables in the oil to coat evenly with clean hands.
Bake The Chicken And Vegetables
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil the baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the pan. Bake chicken thighs in the oven for 20 minutes.
Add the vegetables around the chicken on the baking sheet. Cook the chicken and vegetabls for 25 minutes more, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 when checked with a meat thermometer. Chicken will be golden brown and vegetables will be tender.
Serve hot, garnishing with more fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Chicken thighs can marinade easily for up to 12 hours. The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavor it will have. 30 minutes minimum is required for the chicken to marinate and be flavorful.
Vegetables can be chopped and prepped ahead of time, then toss with the oil, salt and pepper right before cooking.
A tablespoon of fresh thyme can also be added to the marinade. If using dried thyme, add one teaspoon because dried is stronger in flavor.