Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken Thighs
Crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted over potatoes with lemon, garlic and thyme, no salt needed.
- Time1 hr 5
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.46 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Tip the potatoes into a large roasting tin with the garlic and half the oil.
- 2
Rub the chicken with the rest of the oil, the lemon zest, thyme, oregano, paprika and pepper. Nestle the thighs skin side up among the potatoes and tuck in the lemon wedges.
- 3
Roast for 40 minutes until the skin is deep golden and the juices run clear.
40 min - 4
Add the green beans to the tin and roast for 10 minutes more.
10 min - 5
Rest for 5 minutes, then squeeze the roasted lemon over everything and spoon the garlicky juices over the top.
5 min
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