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How to Make Rosemary Chicken

Our rosemary chicken recipe delivers a herbal-infused, flavorful dinner that requires only 60 minutes to pull together.
  • cook TIME 57 mins
  • prep TIME 3 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 30 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs 20 oz skinless, boneless
  • 0.5 oz sprigs rosemary 8 sprigs
  • 12 oz potatoes cut into wedges
  • 12 oz baby carrots
  • 8 oz asparagus trimmed ends
  • 2 oz lemon sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Make a few cuts into the flesh of the chicken thighs so the seasonings can absorb better.

2

Quarter the potatoes, then slice through the middle of each quarter to have wedges.

3

Use a peeler to peel off the woody ends of the bottom half of each asparagus.

4

Cut the lemon into thin slices.

5

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Marinate the chicken thighs: On a large platter, add 30 oz skin-on bone-in chicken thighs, 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 rosemary sprig (leaves only). Gently massage the seasonings onto both sides of the chicken thighs and let them marinate for 5 minutes.

2

Cook the potatoes and baby carrots: Place 12 oz potatoes and 12 oz baby carrots in a large microwave-safe bowl covered with plastic wrap. Microwave them for 12 minutes.

3

Arrange the potatoes and baby carrots on the baking tray: Take the potatoes and baby carrots out of the microwave and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. With a cooking brush, evenly brush 1 tbsp olive oil onto the vegetables, then sprinkle the rest of the salt (1/4 tsp) on them.

4

Combine the chicken thighs and rosemary sprigs: Place the well-seasoned chicken thighs and 7 sprigs of rosemary on top of the vegetables. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Bake the chicken and vegetables in the oven for 25 minutes.

5

Add the asparagus: Take the baking tray out of the oven, then add 8 oz asparagus to the tray. Evenly, brush 1 tbsp of olive oil onto the asparagus before baking all of the ingredients at 450°F for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

6

Garnish and serve: Transfer your desired portion onto a serving plate. Garnish with 2 oz sliced lemon and 2 tbsp parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 489kcal | Fat 31.2g | Saturated Fat 7.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 6g | Monounsaturated Fat 15g | Cholesterol 139mg | Sodium 569mg | Potassium 1045mg | Carbohydrate 28g | Fiber 8g | Sugar 7g | Protein 27g | Vitamin A 12700IU | Vitamin C 26mg | Calcium 130mg | Iron 5mg