These flavorful Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs, with roasted butternut squash, make a perfect weeknight meal since it requires little prep work and cleanup and only one pan. Oven-roasted crisp-skinned bone-in chicken thighs and caramelized butternut squash get the flavor from sweet paprika and a little heat from crushed chili pepper flakes. The fresh lemon thyme adds a distinct lemony-herbal aroma. If you don’t have lemon thyme on hand, you can use common thyme instead. Both have a welcoming herb aroma and flavor that complement the dish beautifully. Pair the chicken with a side salad for an easy and balanced meal.
This one-pan dish is a breeze to throw together. To start, preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lining your baking sheet with parchment will protect your pan from the sticky juices, so cleanup will be a breeze too. Prepare the marinade and drizzle it over the chicken and squash. Scatter the garlic cloves and a few sprigs of lemon thyme over. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, then increase the oven temperature and roast for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and the butternut squash is caramelized. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley, if you wish, and enjoy!
To make the Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F and line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes.
Arrange 8 chicken thighs, chopped butternut squash, and 10 garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the prepared marinade over the chicken and squash and toss to coat well.
Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken thighs.
Increase the oven temperature to 425 °F and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and the instant-read thermometer reads 160 °F in the thickest part of the thigh.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy!
If you are looking for a one-pan dinner, these Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs fill the bill beautifully. Flavorful and delicious oven-roasted chicken thighs and caramelized butternut squash make a satisfying meal with almost no effort. Made this? Leave us a comment below and tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram!
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