Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
- Place the chicken thighs on the baking sheet. Peel and chop the potatoes into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces. Peel and slice the carrots. Slice half an onion. Arrange all three vegetables around the chicken on the pan.
- Slice the zucchini and place it on the pan separately from the other vegetables. You will be pulling it off in the next step, so keep it easy to grab.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic over the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle the entire pan with 1/4 cup olive oil. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and vegetables. Use your hands to coat everything well. Transfer the zucchini slices into the now-empty spice bowl, toss to coat, and set aside.
- Zest one lime over the pan, then juice it directly over everything. Slice the second lime into wedges and scatter across the pan. Lay the rosemary sprigs on top.
- Roast at 425 degrees F for 20 minutes. While the chicken cooks, juice the third lime into a small bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the mixture comes together. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set the glaze aside.
- After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and flip each piece of chicken. Spread the coated zucchini slices over the other vegetables.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest piece of chicken reads 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken rest for 4 to 5 minutes before serving. Discard the baked lime wedges and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle with the lime glaze and serve garnished with fresh rosemary and lime wedges.
Notes
For sear marks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the raw chicken thighs 1 to 2 minutes per side before roasting. The lime glaze is optional but adds great brightness. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat best in the oven at 350 degrees F.
