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A close-up of a one pan lemon chicken dish with broccoli, red onion, and red bell peppers.

One Pan Lemon Chicken

This recipe makes lemon chicken easy to prepare in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
Lemon Sauce
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange the seasoned chicken on one side of a baking sheet.
  4. In the same bowl (no need to wash), toss the broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and red onion wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  5. Spread the vegetables on the other side of the baking sheet.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  7. Pour the lemon sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can add other vegetables like zucchini or cherry tomatoes. Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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