Roasted Chicken Thighs, Potatoes & Scallions with Herb Vinaigrette

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Roasting chicken thighs directly on top of the vegetables bastes the scallions and potatoes with delicious drippings in this healthy dinner recipe.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

What Makes This Recipe Healthy?

Chicken thighs are a good source of protein and contain nutrients that can be a healthy addition to your diet. Eating protein-rich foods can support weight-management goals and bone health, among many other potential benefits. Bone-in thighs require more cooking time and chicken skin can contribute a lot of fat and calories to a dish, so we opted for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cook quickly and lend a lot of flavor with less fat.

We use new potatoes in our recipe, which have several health benefits. Potatoes are a delicious and nutrient-packed vegetable, especially if you eat the skin. Potatoes are high in fiber and are an excellent source of vitamin B6, vitamin C and potassium. Per serving, our dish is low in calories and is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

What's the Best Temperature for Roasting Chicken Thighs?

We roast the boneless, skinless chicken thighs, potatoes and scallions on a large rimmed baking sheet at 450 degrees F. Roasting at 450 degrees F ensures all the ingredients are cooked through at the same time. It only takes about 18 to 20 minutes in the oven, making this dish a quick and easy weeknight dinner that you'll want to make again and again.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces new potatoes, quartered

  • 2 bunches scallions, trimmed

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmed

  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, thyme and/or parsley

  • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Toss potatoes and scallions with 4 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Place chicken on top; drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F and the potatoes are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper with vinegar, herbs, mustard and shallot in a small bowl. Serve drizzled over the chicken and vegetables.

Equipment

Large rimmed baking sheet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
21g Fat
18g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. chicken & 3/4 cup vegetables each
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g 44%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Vitamin A 547IU 11%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 49mcg 12%
Sodium 472mg 21%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 741mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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