Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Summer Vegetables is an easy and delicious meal that cooks up in one pan in no time!
Let’s face it – sometimes it rains.
Sometimes it rains, but we still have to eat.
We still have to eat, and we want a meal that is satisfying and summery.
A meal that is satisfying and summery and one that will rescue us.
Rescue us from having to balance an umbrella in one hand and a meat thermometer in the other while rain splashes our calves and makes our bbq’d chicken soggy.
Enter Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Summer Vegetables.
Guys. This is the most juicy-&-flavorful-straight-from-the-oven chicken dish you will ever have.
If you have a recipe for chicken thighs that is juicier than this – I will eat my oven mitt. I will. I’ll risk it.
This chicken is that juicy.
And these summer veggies? Every last one of them? All dressed up in the same homemade balsamic marinade that the chicken gets bathed in… Doesn’t get any better than that!
MARINADE INGREDIENTS:
- Fruity olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Fresh garlic
- Dried herbs
- Salt and pepper
REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
- chicken thighs
- grape tomatoes
- asparagus spears, cut in half
- green beans
- sliced zucchini
HOW TO PREPARE:
- To prepare the marinade, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt and pepper in a large measuring cup, or mixing bowl, and whisk well.
- Place the chicken thighs in a gallon size ziplock resealable bag.
- Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag. Smoosh it and turn it so that the chicken is completely covered in marinade. Place bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Do the same in a separate ziplock with the veggies. (Be extra careful with the smooshing because of the tomatoes.)
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 F. (Approximately 30 minutes.)
- If you like your skin golden and crispy (and who doesn’t?), a couple minutes under the broiler will do the trick.
I realize that I’ve billed this as a rainy day dish, but it’s a satisfying dish for any day… Any day that you’re craving delicious seasonal eats! Oh, and it makes for superb leftovers too!
Buon Appetito!
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Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Summer Vegetables
- Category: Sheet Pan Dinner
Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Summer Vegetables is an easy and delicious meal that cooks up in one pan in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 8 chicken thighs
- 8 oz. grape tomatoes
- 8 – 12 spears asparagus, cut in half
- 1 – 2 cups green beans
- 1 – 2 cups sliced zucchini
Instructions
- To prepare the marinade, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt and pepper in a large measuring cup or mixing bowl and whisk well.
- Place the chicken thighs in a gallon size ziplock resealable bag.
- Pour half of the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag. Smoosh it and turn it so that the chicken is completely covered in marinade. Place bag in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Do the same with the veggies in a separate ziplock. (Be extra careful with the smooshing because of the tomatoes.)
- When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425 and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 F. Approximately 30 minutes.
- If you like your skin golden and crispy (and who doesn’t?), a couple of minutes under the broiler will do the trick.
- Enjoy!
CIAO!
Does it have to have the skin on? If I do boneless skinless would I alter the temp or cooking time?
It does not have to have the skin… It may be about 5 minutes less for the boneless, but the best way to know when chicken is done is to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, making sure it registers 165F degrees. Thanks for your question.
My husband thinks thighs are the best part of the chicken and he would love this meal. I haven’t been able to comment for months but hopefully the problem is fixed now.
Your husband and I agree! Whoa – that’s a long time! Fingers crossed it’s fixed!
We make a TON of sheet pan meals! They’re just so fool-proof and easy. I love that you used chicken thighs because they’re my favorite cut of chicken!
Love chicken thighs! So tender and full of flavor!
I’m always up for a sheet pan dinner and this one looks like it would hit the spot! Easy peasy and delish! Happy weekend ahead, my friend 🙂 XO
Easy peasy!! 🙂 Thanks, dear! XO
This is one of the best recipes I got as per my chicken recipes collection is considers! Very easily done…Should try by everyone.
Thanks!
Chicken thighs to the rescue! This is my kind of delicious, easy summer meal Annie!
It’s a keeper! 🙂
Chicken thighs are a go-to meal around here so I am SO trying this recipe! Love all of that summer goodness on one pan!
Man are they juicy! Thanks, friend! Enjoy!
Love, love, love this!
Happiness!
This sheet pan recipe looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Carol! And thanks for stopping by with a kind word! 🙂
I don’t think I have a sheet pan chicken dish that’s juicer than this! Summer goes by so quick – what better way to enjoy every moment of it than to indulge in deliciousness like this that’s so easy to whip up!
Anything that involves chicken thighs is going to be a winner! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Sheet pan meals are a busy mamas saving grace!! Can’t wait to try this one!
You know it! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
Wow this looks like an amazing dinner Annie. So full of delicious flavours and amazing vibrant colour. The absolute perfect summertime dinner. LOVE IT 🙂
It’s a very pleasing meal! Thank you, friend!
We BBQ in all sorts of weather, but it rains a lot here. So sometimes you just need a sheet pan meal to save the day! This one looks like a keeper Annie! Thanks for sharing. Happy Monday!
It’s a keeper!! Thanks, friend!
Lovely spread here! I love roasted veggies surrounding chicken thighs with crispy skin:) Sign me up for meals like this any time! Pinned!
Consider yourself signed up! Thanks, Milena!! 🙂
That darned rain….well I guess we need it from time to time to keep everything green and beautiful! This sheet pan chicken dinner looks like a perfect solution! 🙂
I like the way you think, Kathy! We certainly do need the rain…and this dinner will make it all the more fun! 🙂
I avoid the BBQ in summer because it’s just TOO HOT in Phoenix to be outside after 6 am. I was thinking I might brave the grill for the Fourth but this looks like a far better option :). Have a great week, Annie!
Well, it’ll certainly make a perfect Plan B! Thanks, Kelsie!
Love sheet pan dinners and yes, even in the Summer! A great way to enjoy all the great Summer vegetables 🙂
Sometimes you just want to throw dinner in the oven! Thanks, Jennifer! 🙂
Hahaha – I believe you that the chicken is deeeee-lish!! Love sheet pan dinners and it’s definitely a go-to for hubby and I. I’ve been really enjoying chicken thighs this past couple of years – so much more flavour than chicken breasts. Pinning this yumminess! Happy Monday 🙂 XOXO
Chicken thighs are the bomb! So juicy and flavorful! Thanks for the pin, my friend! XOXO