Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing.
This Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing is a flavorful update to the classic roasted chicken. Herb and garlic-seasoned chicken, roasted with lemons, and served with a tangy and slightly salty olive dressing. This quick-cooking, easy sheet pan dinner comes together in just about an hour. It’s a touch buttery, colorful, healthy, and beyond delicious. Incorporate this into your weekly dinner rotation or serve it up at your next dinner party. Yes, it’s easy enough for a weeknight, but fancy enough to serve to guests.
Sharing yet another sheet pan dinner today that I’m so very excited about. I hesitated to share this recipe, solely for the fact that I don’t love the photos, but one of my goals for the year is to try and let go of having everything perfect…though in my eyes nothing is ever perfect…ever. The truth is, I can often overthink and over complicate things. And you know what I’m realizing? I just don’t have time for that and I have to stop. So much easier said than done, but I really am going to try.
This is one step in the right direction. Because even though I don’t love the photos of this chicken, I sure do love the recipe. I mean there’s absolutely nothing not to love about buttery roasted chicken with garlic and lemon. There’s even goat cheese, it’s insanely good.
I’ve had the idea for this chicken for a while now, but it took me a few weeks to fully develop the concept. I knew I really wanted to make roasted chicken, And I knew I wanted there to be garlic and roasted lemon. But I also knew I wanted it to feel fresh and new. There are A LOT of roasted chicken recipes out there. And many are very very similar. I didn’t want this to be just like all the others, so the recipe took a while to get right.
But I finally got it right, and I’m finally sharing my go-to chicken dinner. It’s all made simple on one sheet pan. My hope is that this will become a new staple dinner for you all.
Here are the details.
I want you guys to read this closely because while this is a simple recipe, it was a confusing one for me to write out.
Start with the chicken. First, I like to use a mix of chicken thighs and skinless chicken breasts. Most of the people I feed regularly prefer chicken breasts, but I like to toss in a couple boneless, skin-on, chicken thighs for added flavor. Use what you like best…all thighs, all breasts, or a mix.
Find yourself a good sheet pan and toss the chicken together with some olive oil, a couple of cloves of chopped garlic, parsley, and oregano.
Now, on that same sheet pan add the lemons (one should be cut in half and the other should be sliced) and a handful of whole garlic cloves. Place pats of butter on each piece of chicken. Roast in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked through and the lemons are charring. It’s important to keep an eye on the lemons and garlic towards the end of cooking to ensure neither is burning. If your lemons or your garlic cloves are on the smaller side, they may cook up faster than the chicken, so just keep an eye on things towards the end.
That’s part one….
The dressing.
this dressing is extra special. Its main two ingredients are the roasted lemon slices and roast garlic. You use not only the lemon juice, but the lemon rind as well. Yes, I’m about to tell you to chop up the WHOLE lemon, rind and all, and add it to your dressing. I know this seems odd, but roasting the lemon removes any bitterness and makes them extra sweet and tangy. Once the lemon is finely chopped and stirred together with olive oil, parsley, oregano, and basil it’s the perfect marriage of flavors. They make for a vibrant, but also incredibly rich dressing.
Next, add the garlic, which adds a subtle, sweet flavor. Then toss in salty olives, for a little bit of a bite.
Finally, a splash of fish sauce…only if you enjoy it. Many recipes will use anchovies in their dressing, but I find anchovies a little annoying to work with. Fish sauce works in a pinch (its only ingredients are anchovies, water, and salt).
Finishing it up…
Once the chicken is finished I simply leave it on the sheet pan, remove the lemons and garlic, finish up the dressing, and add chunks of creamy goat cheese to the warm chicken. The cheese will soften as it sits. It’s the perfect creamy ingredient that compliments all the flavors happening here so well.
Then spoon the dressing over the chicken and cheese, and serve. And that’s it. It’s not hard or even time consuming, but tricky to write out and explain. I hope this has all made sense!
I love serving this with a simple side of rice or creamy orzo pasta. Add a side salad plus crusty bread and dinner is complete. It’s fancy(ish), yet still simple. The chicken is perfectly buttery, herby, and garlicky, and the dressing adds freshness and tang. An all-around great meal and definitely not your average chicken dinner!
If you make this Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing.
Key Ingredient: chicken
A flavorful update to the classic roasted chicken. Plus an easy weeknight meal that's also great for guests!
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken thighs and or breasts, skin on or off (choose similar sizes for even cooking)
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, 2 finely chopped + 4 whole cloves
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 lemons, 1 halved and 1 sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, sliced into 6 pieces
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup green olives, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 ounces goat cheese broken into chunks
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped oregano, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken. Arrange the lemons and smashed garlic cloves around the chicken. Add 1 slice of butter to each piece of chicken. Transfer to the oven and roast for 35-45 minutes, cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the lemons are charred. Keep an eye on the lemon slices and garlic cloves to ensure they are not burning.
3. To make the dressing. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 3/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons oregano, the basil, olives, vinegar, and fish sauce, if using.
4. Remove the charred lemon slices and garlic cloves from the baking sheet. Finely chop the lemon slices...rind and all, discarding any of the seeds. Add half of the chopped lemon to the dressing. Finely chop/mash the garlic into a paste, stir the garlic into the dressing. Season with crushed red pepper and salt. Taste adding more of the lemon as desired.
5. Serve each piece of chicken with goat cheese and the dressing spooned over top.
Recipe Notes
Chicken: you can use thighs or breast, bone in or out. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. Bone in chicken will need 10-15 minutes additional cooking time, depending on the size of the chicken.
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I think the photos are just PERFECT!
Thank you Alicia! xTieghan
this recipe looks delicious! I don’t eat chicken or meat. Do you think it will work with Fish or a veg version?
Hi Dina! I would recommend using salmon, portabella mushroom caps, of cauliflower steaks. Adjust the cooking times as needed. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
First – your photos are beautiful as always! Also, I’ve found Sunday night dinner! I’ve so enjoyed making and serving your recipes. Every.single.one has been amazing and met with great enthusiasm from my husband (and me!).
Awh that is so great to hear! Thank you so much for trying my recipes Talia, I am so glad you are both loving them! xTieghan
This sounds delicious and different…but my husband and I (and I imagine our kids) hate olives. Can we make the dressing without the olives? Or would you recommend a different roasted chicken recipe? (And by the way, your photos look great and very tasty!)
Hi Lynette!! You can easily omit the olives from the dressing. Not a huge deal! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This looks amazing!!!!! If not using olives, would you suggest substituting anything for them?
Hi Michelle!! You can easily omit the olives from the dressing. Not a huge deal! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Really excited to try this! I am not a fan of goat cheese-what other type of soft cheese would you suggest? Mozzarella maybe?
Hi Ariel!! You can use feta cheese or burrata cheese. Either will be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
I woke up to this recipe in my inbox and, in 5 minutes of reading, solved my dinner plan as well as future menu prep for the small winery where I work as a part time chef. I’m always looking for something new and different, but also simple as the kitchen at the winery leaves a lot to be desired equipment and space-wise. This will be absolutely perfect! It’s 8am and I’m already hungry for dinner. Thank you!
Thank you Susan!! I am so glad you saw this and I hope you try it soon! xTieghan
LOVE THIS. Love that you use the whole lemon!!!!
Thank you Kelly!! I hope you try this! xTieghan
It looks in the photos that you added the raw chicken breasts when the thighs are partially cooked. Is this true?
Hi Jen! Nope, the photo shows all raw chicken, no need to partially cook the thighs unless they are considerably larger than the chicken breast you are using. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This sounds amazing. I don’t love goat cheese, can you recommend a substitute cheese?
Hi Erika! You can use feta cheese or burrata cheese. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This looks fantastic, I can’t wait to make it!
Do you recommend skin on or skinless chicken? And I think your photos are gorgeous.
Hi Kelly! My family prefer skinless chicken, but I always roast a few thighs with the skin on for added flavor. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This looks crazy GOOD and these photos are making me so very hungry. How could you ever go wrong with roasted garlic, basil and goat cheese? Wonderful. Thanks so much for posting.
Thank you!! I am so glad you are loving this recipe! xTieghan
Love all the lemon, and of course chicken. Will make a greatSunday picture. Love the photo, too.
Thank you so much Joyce! xTieghan
Aw, a gorgeous styled photograph of still life is a lovely thing, but so is a real picture of what will happen in our own kitchens too. Def room for both ?
I ? the look and recipe for this chicken, it sounds so perfect. We are olive nuts in my house.
Could you do a side dish recipe for orzo (or rice) please? A goes-with-everything kind of side. Maybe even different ones for summer and Winter. Xx
Hi Kelly! Thank you! I am so glad you like this recipe! I will look into some side dishes like that! xTieghan
Great pics of the food as always. Your food styling is on point as always. I love making sheet-pan meals and this one looks so colorful and delicious. Can’t wait to try this!
Thank you so much Lou! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
I’m surely trying this one out!!
Love to hear that! I hope this turns out amazing for you Ruth! xTieghan
If you are not a fan of goat cheese what do you suggest to use instead?
Hi Lisa! I’d recommend using feta cheese, burrata cheese, or chunks of blue cheese. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Wow!!! Made this last night for dinner and still thinking about it!! The flavor combination of the green olives with the oregano, basil, and parsley is just perfect! The lemon and garlic add so much flavor! You’re truly an artist of flavors!
Thank you so much Emma! You are too kind! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
So I made this last night. I used the 1/2 lemons instead of slices for the sauce. I did use some of the juice. I did taste lemon before adding. So bitter?. Reread recipe today, i see I should have used the SLICES! I will try again. It was still very tasty! Loved the combo of lemon, garlic, olives.
Oh no! I hope this turns out better for you tonight Kari! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this and we loved it. I squeezed the halved lemon into the dressing, though the recipe doesn’t say this. Perfect recipe for dinner party. Can’t wait to serve it to friends.
Hi Lola! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! I hope your friends love it just as much! xTieghan
I made this last night. Exactly how the recipe is stated. I’m not a good cook. The end result of this recipe was delish, impressed my boo, and gave me confidence. He wants this again ( hes picky) , as do I, as it was so easy, so damn good!
Thank you!
So happy to hear that Wendy! Thank you! xTieghan
thank you for the recipe Tieghan! i made it last weekend. it was delicious )))) me and my friends liked it a lot!!))
Thank you so much Julia! xTieghan
Speaking of having everything perfect… I was browsing through your recipes to find something to make for a dinner party (although really I could be browsing for any reason because I come here at LEAST four times a week), and I stumbled across your candy cane bagels from 2012. Tieghan! Let go of perfection and look at how far you’ve come! You have grown and blossomed and while you were precious then, and I’m grateful for HBH eight years ago (eee!), what a powerhouse you are now!!! Your craft has come so far (like, turned into a career!) and brought so much delight to all of us. I’m pretty sure I speak for all of us when I say your pictures are beautiful. And I’m definitely making THIS recipe for the dinner party!
Haha sometime it is good to look back but hard to! But thank you so much for all of your support! I hope you love this recipe Emily! Thank you! xTieghan
I love the idea of this recipe, but I can’t stand olives! Can you recommend a substitution, or should I just leave them out? Thanks! Ann
Hi Ann! You can just omit the olives. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Hi! Excited to try this – I live in a place where only limes are available, not lemons. Do you think limes would still taste good in this dish?
Hi Annie! I bet limes will be great! Are they very juicy? I would recommend using less, just be sure to taste as you go. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
I really want to like goat cheese, but I don’t however much I try! What else could I use that would work well with the flavours?
Ps. The photos make me want to try it and look great!!
Hey Claire! I recommend using feta, burrata, or chunks of blue cheese. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Can you make this but not add the cheese? I am okay with butter but my family doesn’t eat cheese.
Hey Margery! Of course, just don’t add the goat cheese. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
I’ll try it this weekend! I knew those chicken tighs I have at home were meant for something special. 😀
One question: does this dish reaheat well? I try to cook dishes on weekends that help me manage my workdays’ lunches…
All the best and thank you!
Sofia
Hi Sofia! Yes, this will reheat great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
I just cooked this last night. So happy!! I served it with couscous and they paired beautifully.
Amazing! Thank you Flor! xTieghan
Looks perfect! Will definitely try making it. I would probably add some small potatoes to the pan too – they’d be delicious with that sauce! I think they’d be fine with the same roasting time – but please correct me if i’m wrong!
Yes they would be! I hope you love this recipe Jacob! Thank you! xTieghan
What do I do with the olives, I actually threw them on the sheet pan and I’m cooking them
Thank you Mary! xTieghan
I made this recipe tonight for dinner and it is delicious!! Everything was perfect. It’s definitely added to my list of favorite chicken thigh recipes. Next time I’m going to try it with oranges to see if it’s just as good. Thank you for this fabulous recipe!
Thank you for trying it Grace! I am so glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Hey there! I’m super excited to try this out, but I’m wondering if I can get away with using dried herbs for roasting the chicken? Thanks!
Hi Mary! Yes, dried herbs on the chicken will work great!! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! Love your recipes and this looks especially delicious! Would using ghee instead of butter work just as well (I have a dairy sensitivity)? Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Connie! Using ghee will be so good! Love that idea!! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
This was a very beautiful and delicious meal. Paired it with roasted carrots and the creamy risotto which was extra delish. Only 4 stars because the 1/2 of lemon slices I added made for A VERY sour dressing. I recommend adding the lemon pieces a slice at a time.
Thank you for another fantastic meal.
Thank you so much Janet! That is amazing to hear! xTieghan
Made this last night and it was so good!
Thank you so much Julie! xTieghan
Why were some lemons halved and some sliced? I never saw how you used the halves lemons…
Hi Lindsey! I use use the lemon halves to juice over the chicken after the chicken has been roasted. The slices are for the dressing. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Just made this tonight and LOVED it. Love the tanginess of the dressing, lemons and goat cheese. Served it on a bed of orzo which soaked up the juices. Would have been perfect with loaf of crusty bread to sop up the juices
Yes! I am really glad you enjoyed this recipe so much! Thank you! xTieghan
Love this! I want to meal prep it for Next week 🙂 Any recommendations for veggie recipes that would go for this?
Hi Nicole! I would do roasted broccoli or brussels sprouts. Recipes below. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/roasted-bacon-brussels-sprouts/
https://dev.halfbakedharvest.com/lemon-garlic-roasted-broccoli-salad/
i made this tonight – really good! i boned out my skin-on thighs and it went far faster than the 45 minutes suggested (more like 30). my oven may be a bit hot too.. half my lemon slices were charred black but i salvaged enough to make the dressing which was v generous – i have 1/3 of a cup left over. the chicken was delicious with delightfully crispy skin and not over done amazingly. will make again!
I am so glad this turned out so well for you Morna! Thank you! xTieghan
The best chicken I have ever had in my life!
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Jolene! xTieghan
I was so excited to try the « garlic butter chicken with lemon olive dressing butter », tonight
I just followed the receipe step by step All was simple & easy . The result was delicious, i roasted potatoes on the side. My friends just loved it !!!
Thank you for sharing such a fresh & tasty recipe
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Thank you so much for trying this Monique! I am so glad it turned out so well! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight and really really enjoyed it!!! I paired it with a side of orzo which was perfect. Took one star off because the lemon rinds were quite bitter in the dressing :/ I didn’t mind it too much but my husband didn’t like that aspect. I think next time I’d just squeeze more lemon juice from the halves and leave out the rinds. Will make again!! 🙂
Thank you so much Emily! I am glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
I made this dish as a birthday treat for one of my dear friends. Absolutely loved it! The fresh herbs, lemon and garlic elevated the brightness of flavours. Will definitely make it again! I also think this would work well with lamb & pork – experimentation awaits. Thanks for a fab recipe.
Thank you Sandra! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I made 4 breasts and had it for dinner all week with steamed green beans and mashed potato. It was so delicious that I didn’t even get tired of it! Thanks for another great one 🙂
Love that! Thank you so much Genevieve! xTieghan
Delicious! Made this tonight for my picky eater crew and it was well received by all. Really different and so flavorful. Thank you!!
Thank you Kristen! xTieghan
An excellent recipe! Next time I won’t overcook the chicken. The sauce was delicious! Easy to make. Paired it with some riced cauliflower.
My comment should have indicated a 5-star dish for sure!
Sorry! I should have rated this recipe with five stars!I
Hi Carrie! Thank you so much! I am so glad you loved this! xTieghan
AMAZING!!!!
My house smells fabulous…it was a quick weekday meal and all 4 of my kids devoured it over rice, mopping up the dressing with crusty bread. Will make this over and over. It is going into the rotation.
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you for trying this Brianne!! xTieghan
This is amazing!!! The dressing is incredible- I put the ingredients in my food processor and it’s absolutely divine!
Thank you!
Thank you so much Kathleen! xTieghan
Just curious what type of green olives you use? I am making this tonight and can’t wait…
Hi Kristen! Are you asking for the brand? If so, I usually get mine from the antipasta section where you can scoop them yourself! …sorry that is best I can explain haha! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
This recipe was insanely good! I already want to make it again. I made it for Sunday dinner with my roommate we were blown away with the end result. Every part about this dish includes lovely flavor, from the buttery chicken that caramelizes in the oven to the bright and briney olives with fresh herbs like basil which is always my favorite herb to use, it comes together so well. Thank you for sharing this magic!
Thank you for trying it! I am really glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Dinner was amazing! I took the leftover chicken, the leftover lemon-herb dressing and put it into a pot, added chicken broth and the spices from your tortilla soup, plus a can of tomatoes and it made a FANTASTIC chicken tortilla soup!!
Love that!! Thank you so much for trying this Sarah! xTieghan
I made this last night with boneless/skinless thighs. For whatever reason, they produced a lot of juice and did not brown, so after pouring on the sauce, I stuck it back under the broiler for a minutes to crisp up and it was incredible. Served over rice. Thanks for another favorite!
Thank you so much for trying this Rebekah! I am so glad it turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Wonderfully delicious! My family cleaned their plates. Layered the chicken on riced cauliflower. It absorbed the lemony dressing and was also delish.
I am so glad this turned out so well for you Shannon! Thank you! xTieghan
I can’t wait to try this, it looks incredible!! 🙂 You told another commenter that dried herbs would work. What would the measurements be for the dried herbs?
Hi Katie!! I would use the below measurements. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
1/4 cup dried parsley
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1/4 cup dried basil
We loved this. Highly recommend We have been making HBH recipes every night since being quarantined. Have loved everything and this one is one of the best.
Thank you so much Ed! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This recipe was easy and absolutely delicious!! My family devoured it! It felt so fancy during this quarantine. 😉 Thank you for this recipe, Tieghan!
Thank you for trying this Meredith! I am so glad it turned out so well for you! Thank you! xTieghan
Absolutely LOVE this recipe, I’ve made it twice for my family. The baked lemon and garlic cloves really brings out an amazing flavor. Definitely making this a regular!
Thank you so much Charlotte! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Yep, made it. Followed recipe exactly. Super easy. Super flavorful. And really, very beautiful. Perfect for a cold night during a pandemic.
I am really glad this turned out so well for you Dan! I hope you are staying healthy through all of this! xTieghan
This was totally delicious! Made it tonight for my husband’s family with a few minor modifications (my grocery store only had one small packet of basil – I blame covid!). The dressing was absolutely killer – it got raves all around, and I would put it on just about anything. I used a jar of pitted castelvetrano olives. On the side, I served a red pepper and corn risotto, which was also so good. Thank you for this recipe! I always love your stuff 🙂
Hi Samantha! I am so glad this recipe turned out so well for you both! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
Yummy
Thank you so much! xTieghan
Very Spring-y dinner that I paired with orzo. This would be great for company too!! Everyone was happy!!
Thank you so much Elizabeth! xTieghan
I loved this recipe! I’m a no fuss cook and although I didn’t have goat cheese or fish sauce, it was a family favorite for dinner this week.
I am so glad you all enjoyed this Lindsey! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Sounds delicious but you forgot to include when or where the green olives go???
Hi Linda! The olives go in in step number 3! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Sorry, out my glasses on and found that the olives are in the dressing…sorry
This looks amazing. What kind of olives do you use?
Hi Ann! I use green olives for this! I hope you love it! xTieghan
I loved making this recipe. I do feel like I have to make a few modifications. My oven may not be as professional as yours because my chicken dried up. At 35 minutes, the meat was looking pretty pale. By 45, it looked cooked but dry. I think next time I will have to cover it with foil while it bakes. Otherwise, it tasted heavenly. = )
Hi! I am really glad this still tasted amazing! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! xTieghan
How many pounds of chicken breast halves (skinless/boneless) can I use in this recipe? Thanks
I’ve made this recipe multiple times and it’s amazing. The dressing is to die for! I’ve tried it with and without the butter and it’s equally delicious both ways. I’ve yet to come across a Half Baked Harvest recipe that I didn’t love, this one included 🙂 thanks for such frequent and consistent content.
Aw that is so amazing to hear!! Thank you so much Chloe! I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes! xTieghan
I made this tonight and it came out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and I had to skip the goat cheese because I didn’t have any. I’m definitely adding this to my heavy rotation! Between this, the Greek-style chicken with farro, and the French mustard chicken with white wine, you’re keeping me fed during quarantine. Thanks for making me feel like I’m actually capable in the kitchen!
Thank you so much Jen! I am really glad this one turned out so well for you! I hope you continue to enjoy recipes of mine! xTieghan
I’m planning on making this tonight with a side of roasted Brussels and green salad. I have a jar of artichokes I was thinking might pair well with this. How do you think i could incorporate them?
Thanks!
Hi Abbie,
You could add them to the pan for the final 5 minutes of cooking if you want them to be warm or just add them straight to your plate. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I’m so happy I discovered your website/IG account during quarantine. Every single recipe I have made has been easy and amazing and my family agrees. This chicken was incredible- the topping, is the secret, and makes all the difference. Full of incredible flavour.
Thank you so much Candace! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I love the recipe! The chicken tasted amazing. My family does not like olives, so I added capers for that salty bite. It was a hit!
Ooo love that! Thank you for trying this Amanda! xTieghan
I made this a week ago and it was amazing! I was literally eating the olive dressing with a spoon, this was my favorite part!! Super easy too! I will definitely make this again!
Thank you Crystal! I am really happy to hear that! xTieghan
I tried this delish chicken recipe for the first time last night and was a hit! My husband rant and raved with every bite. This recipe definitely deserves repeating…maybe this 4th of July weekend! I topped it with burrata and it was fantastic. Thank you Tieghan, you are the best! I love your presentation and your photography. Very effective!
Hugs, AR
Thank you so much! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
I am making this recipe again tonight for my friends. I am going to introduce them to this blog. It’s amazing! This recipe is super easy to make and looks great when plated. I am putting the chicken thighs over pasta so I am additng extra olive o and artichoke hearts. Yummmy!
Aw that is so sweet to hear! I hope you all love this recipe, Alma Rose!! Thank you so much! xTieghan
What would you think about the addition of some garden fresh cherry tomatoes to this recipe… I think I’m gonna try it
Hey Rachel,
Sounds like a great idea. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Tieghan, this was legitimately one of my most favorite dishes I’ve ever cooked. LOVED the herbs and these flavors 😍😍. Kid approved too.
Wow that is so amazing!! Thank you so much Lily! xTieghan
This is so good! Wow! Thank you!
Thank you Stephen!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This looks so good, but the pictures shown don’t match up with the recipe. Why are some of the chicken thighs pale as opposed to others are browned?
Hey Carol,
I used chicken thighs and breasts for my photos, the pieces that are darker are from the skin on the chicken. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Tieghan, you’ve done it again! This recipe is so yummy and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I served it with crusty bread and zoodles. It will definitely be a go-to recipe. Thanks!
Thank you so much Nell! I am so happy this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
This looks so good! I don’t have access to fresh parsley or basil – do you think dried is okay to use? particularly for the dressing
Hey Rae,
Yes dried herbs are totally fine to use! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
We RAVAGED this dish! Sorry – ate too fast to get a photo! We loved the brightness from the lemons and the savory saltiness of the olives. Had to make some minor substitutions based on what was in the fridge/pantry. Had to use dried oregano (gasp!) and feta cheese instead of goat cheese (personal choice). And still – fantastic flavor!
It was a perfect comforting dish during our first snow of the season here in Breck!
That is so amazing to hear! I am really glad you enjoyed this one, Janis! Thank you! xTieghan
I’ve made this twice now and it will likely be my go to chicken thigh recipe. I never have olives on hand and usually not fresh herbs so I replaced with Italian seasoning. The first time i served with your lemon butter pasta and today with the orzo stuffed red peppers. The smell from the oven alone is delicious in itself, the chicken is moist and juicy, and the lemon and garlic top it all off!
Thank you so much Thy! I am really glad this one turned out so well for you! I hope you continue to love my recipes!! xTieghan
My family loved this meal…and two of them are not fans of olives! It was delicious and easy to make!
Thank you so much Michelle! xTieghan
Wow, love the flavor combo, and it came together so easily! New family favorite, thank you!
Thank you so much Katrin! xTieghan
THIS IS SO GOOD! We made this chicken with spaghetti and it was SO tasty!!! The goat cheese MAKES this! And the red pepper!! Love love love! We omitted the olives because I’m not a fan, and we didn’t have any!
I know I can always go to HBH for everything delicious!! Thanks Tieghan!!!!
Amazing! Thank you for trying this one, Ingrid! I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes! xTieghan
First time making one if your recipes. Hubby LOVED it. I usually hate chicken thighs ( what we had in hand) but this was delicious! So simple and easy to make on a Monday night.
Thank you so much Elizabeth! I am really glad this recipe turned out so well for you! xTieghan
So amazing. Wow. It is so much more flavorful and tender than I expected even.
Thank you Stefanie! xTieghan
Absolutely love this chicken! I’ve made it 5 times now. Everyone I’ve made it for loves it! The dressing is next level. So flavorful.
Thank you so much Jolene! xTieghan
Hi – I am going to try making this tomorrow (newbie cook here). Can I use honey apple vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?
Hey Megan,
Yes that would be fine to use. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This recipe was delicious! It’s going to be on my weekly rotation! Thank you!!
Thank you so much Danielle! xTieghan
I really loved the goat cheese and dressing for the chicken. The chicken cooked perfectly too. It was so moist and tender. It was also really quick to put together which I always love.
Thank you so much Samantha! xTieghan
Made this for my family of 6 tonight, along with some oven roasted vegetables. We didn’t have any butter (due to baking a ton of treats today), but used extra EVOO. I came home after dinner, and not a bite was left! They all loved or liked it! Yay!
Amazing! I am really happy to hear that, Nicole!! xTieghan
Made this a few nights ago and it was a huge hit!! Love the goat cheese to even out the acidity in the pesto. I will definitely be making this again!
Hey Lydia,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it worked out for you! Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This. Is. Fabulous! Posted on Instagram so it must be true. Only question I have is about oven temp. Lots of smoke at 425 and my oven was pretty clean. Lowered it to 400 and will probably make it from the get go at that temp. Longer time. Less smoke. Your recipes rock!
Hey Judy,
Thanks so much for trying the recipe. That is so great the recipe was enjoyed! Happy New Year! xTieghan
Recipe looks great, and I will be trying it w less olives. Found it while looking for your braised chicken that was on Instagram. Can you tell me which recipe is the braised?
Hey Mona,
Thanks so much! I have a few braised chicken recipes, is there a specific one you are looking for? xTieghan
WOW!!!! Absolutely amazing I can’t believe the flavor of it!! I used drumsticks because that’s what I had and just wow wow wow !!
Hey Kelly,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it out! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Absolutely divine. Many different flavors but they blend perfectly. I used boneless skinless breasts, 2t dried oregano in lieu of fresh, and Meyer lemons gave it a unique taste.
Hey Peggy,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have a great week:) xTieghan
hi! i was just wondering if the sheet pan has* to be rimmed for this?
Hey Natalie,
Nope, I do not line my sheet pan with anything. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
I’m so excited to try this!! One question, why is one lemon sliced and one lemon halved? Do you dice up both for the dressing or just the sliced one? Thanks!
Hey Janine,
I use use the lemon halves to juice over the chicken after the chicken has been roasted. The slices are for the dressing. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious and it also made our home smell delicious!! Thank you!!
Hey Kathy,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I made this tonite for dinner… and OMG, it turned out delicious!!!!!
Hey Magda,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Soooo delicious and flavorful! Thank you for sharing. It has become my favorite chicken dish.
Hey Celine,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Wow!!!! This was delicious…with all the fresh herbs and lemon it was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly at 45 min. My boyfriend is a little a picky so I went without the fish sauce, olives and goat cheese but honestly didn’t miss it at all! I served the chicken over wild mushroom rice pilaf, sautéed spinach and sprinkled feta on top…we were fighting over the leftovers! I’m OBSESSED with all of Tieghans recipes, Thanks girl!!!!
Hey McKaela,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
My husband is on a Keto Diet as directed by his Dr. and we also do not like olives. I left out the olives and we absolutely loved it and it was well within the restrictions of his keto diet. I served it with a keto appropriate coleslaw which complemented it very well. We will make this again soon!!
Hey Janet,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Can you make this without the fish sauce and apple cider? Not a fan of either – both make me feel queezy.
Hey Shazia,
As stated, the fish sauce is optional, so you can skip that, and then you can use white wine vinegar in place of the apple cider. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I have a comment the video shows cilantro and the3re’s no mention of cilantro in the recipe????
Hey Joanne! I just added some fresh cilantro when I made the recipe for the video. You can add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro if you’d like. That is great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi-
This recipe is delicious (as are all your recipes I’ve made). I’m following a new diet program counting macros. Would you ever consider listing the protein, carb & fat content in the serving size as you do with the calorie count?
Thank you.
Hey Lauren,
I am so glad you liked the recipe, thanks for giving it a go! Sorry, this is not something we have available at this time, just the calorie count. Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Mouth is watering!!! My husband HATES lemon, while I LOVE it! I can never seem to get enough, while I swear he can pick up the tiniest teaspoon. Ugh. But I’m gonna make this anyway. Can’t wait!
Hey Haley,
I am thrilled that you liked the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a go! Have an awesome week:) xTieghan
This looks amazing! Question- do you chop up that half a lemon as well as the slices? Or what do you do with it? TIA
Hey Carina,
Yes, you can add that as needed! I hope you love the recipe:) xTieghan
Would a little anchovy paste work in place of the fish sauce or just leave out the fish sauce if you don’t have it?
Hey Priti,
I think the anchovy paste could work well, you could also do soy sauce. I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Oh man, this recipe was a WINNER! Even our 2 and 1 year olds loved it. We made the sauce without the olives and it was still great salt/flavor wise without any changes! Yum! Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Hey Kristen,
I am so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Made tonight. It is delicious. A flavour bomb. Thank you
Hey Christine,
I am so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Just made this and my family loved it – especially the dressing! Definitely don’t skip the fish sauce! Used chèvre and the flavors were great together. I also seared the chicken in the cast iron skillet first to give it a little more flavor, and made the cooking time in the oven faster. Thanks Teigen so much for another fabulous recipe!
Hey Jules,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this recipe last week… oh my!! The flavor profile was out of this world! Did not have many of the fresh herbs but used what I had. I used organic celery leaves from my celery instead of parsley etc… I had meyer lemons which added a different twist! Anyway, this sheet pan recipe is a winner (and inspiration for being creative).
I literally could have licked the plate it was that good! 😉
Thanks for your continued beautiful and delicious (and Nine Favorite Things) recipes/posts!!!
Hey Marie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this for dinner last night! So refreshing, satiating and flavorful! Quick to throw together, served it over brown rice and fresh greens. Love the fresh flavor of the herbs combined with the tanginess of the goat cheese and the dressing. I’m gonna make more dressing next time to poor over my salad. Will definitely make this again!
Hey Katie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Out of this world! The chicken was so juicy, I forgot to add the butter but it was still so yummy!
Hey Elizabeth,
Thanks so much for trying out this recipe, I am thrilled that you liked it! I hope you have a great week:) xTieghan
Hi! Just curious, the ingredients in the video don’t make what is listed on the webpage. Cilantro is mentioned in the video…does this recipe need that too? Thanks!
Hey there,
I just added some fresh cilantro when I made the recipe for the video. You can add 1/4 cup fresh cilantro if you’d like. That is great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I am going to make this over the weekend! I think I will roast some cauliflower in with it too. Thank you and can’t wait!
Hey Jill,
Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try. I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
What are the roasted lemon halves for? I see that the slices are added to the dressing but I don’t understand what purpose the lemon halves have in the recipe.
Thanks!
Hey Rachel, I just like them for added flavor and color to the pan. They will caramelize in the oven and are delicious served along side the chicken. If you don’t feel you need them you can just omit them. No big deal! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Made this on a weeknight for my busy fam—easy and delicious! Dressing is fab and the goat cheese…chef kiss!!! The world needs more goat cheese! Excellent recipe, thank you!
Hey Cari,
I am thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for trying it out. Have a great weekend! xTieghan
As always, this recipe was amazing!!! Definitely putting this into the rotation. The dressing on top was perfection! Thanks also for including the amount of extra time for bone in thighs. Leftovers (eaten cold) were also delicious. You’re absolutely the best!
Hey Jennie,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am so thrilled that it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend! xTieghan
Made this the other night abs making it again tonight!! It’s amazing!!!
Hey Christina,
I am so thrilled that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for trying it out!! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan, I have a question about this recipe. I see it says to cook the chicken 35-45 min. I would be using boneless skinless chicken breasts. Wouldn’t this be too much time to cook boneless chicken breasts, especially at 425 degrees? I would think they would be dried out. Thanks for any help!
Hey Melanie,
I think it depends on how thicken your chicken is, but I would just be sure to cook until it has reached an internal temp of 160. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
We have a freezer full of bone in skin on thighs. I’m assuming it would still work. What do you think? Thanks!
Hey Angie,
Yes, these would be fantastic! I hope you enjoy the recipe, let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
On this very cold and snowy night I made this chicken for dinner. It filled the house with such a warm and wonderful smell, not too mention the absolutely awesome taste. we loved the lemon and olive mix….Outstanding! Thank you again for the great recipe,
Hey Bev,
Thanks for making the recipe, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
Just when I thought how can she keep coming up with even more delicious sheet pan recipes ,….you do it ! All have been very different unique and delicious. I added potatoes to pan for our big family. Made with the swirled garlic herb bread.
This was amazing. Keep em coming.
Ps , dip the bread in the dressing and pan juices. And your head might fall off it’s so good.
Hey Karen,
Thanks a lot for giving the recipe a go, I am so delighted that it was enjoyed! Have a great week:) xTieghan
If I’m using bone in chicken thighs, how long do I bake for?
Hey there,
I would increase your baking tie by 10-15 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temp of 160. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This has become almost a weekly meal in our house. We absolutely love it! It’s easy and delicious. We serve it with brown or wild rice. I usually don’t have fresh oregano on hand but find the dried works just fine.
Hey Lisa,
I am delighted you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Outstanding! Made recipe as is minus the goat cheese and it was superb.
Hey Sam,
I am so glad you have enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great week! xTieghan
I made this last night for guests and it came absolutely amazing. I did 3 thighs and 3 breasts- having variety was nice. I omitted the fish sauce. Everyone raved about it, and said it was like something they would order from a restaurant! Highly recommend. PS roasting lemons and chopping them was new to me, and oh my gosh I’m obsessed now. Definitely going to be incorporating it into other recipes.
Hey Alex,
I am so glad the recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xTieghan
Hi! I’m making this tonight and excited to try it. I’m curious though of what the point is for the lemon that’s halved? I just see the part about cutting up the sliced lemon for the sauce but nothing about the halved lemon.
Hey Palinor,
You are going to use that half of the lemon in step 4. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Fantastic! Just discovered this recipe after searching for a dinner recipe with plain old chicken breasts. So many great flavors and I didn’t even include the olives, fish sauce or goat cheese (to appease my husband). Chicken was very moist…baked at 400 degrees, just to be safe. Sauce was good with the smashed potatoes I made also.
Thanks Tieghan for helping me make another great dinner!
Hey Natalie,
Thanks a bunch for giving the recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made this for dinner and loved it!
But my bigger issue is this. WHY DO YOU ALL COMMENT ON HOW GREAT THIS SOUNDS OR LOOKS! I, as well as everyone else I’m sure, is looking for you reviews on how the meal turned out and perhaps tips or tricks you had if altered. We are not asking your review on how great it looks. I mean, help a sister out people bc you’re all killing me. Good lord. But most excellent, as always!!
Hey Alex,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Hello ! I made this recipe yesterday ! It was delicious!
Hey Florence,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Friday💕 xTieghan
This is the third recipe I’ve tried from your blog and I have to say it was such a fresh, delicious, new way of eating chicken! I just bought your cookbook and I’m looking forward to trying all the fun recipes. Thanks for adding so much more excitement to our meals!
Hey Reika,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Happy Friday💕 xTieghan
Thank you for the recipe! There is so much depth to these flavors!
The lemon makes the plate, no doubt. Loved it.
Hey Denisse,
I am absolutely delighted that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks for making it! Have the best week☀️ xTieghan
Exceptional recipe!!! Love the dressing. The chopped charred lemon slices and mashed roasted garlic really elevate the dish.
Hey Shawn,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Going to try this tonight—it looks amazing!
Your video shows cilantro in the dressing but no mention of it in the ingredients.
Hey Jane,
Really any herbs that you enjoy will work for the dressing, use what you love:) I hope you enjoy the recipe! xTieghan
Roasted Garlic Butter chicken! Yes the recipe was a little confusing about the lemons! It wasn’t clear to me whether to roast all the slices and the 1/2 of lemon cut in two! But that’s probably my bad 🙂 My husband and I loved it the second time as much as the first! I’m on a low carb diet so I just served with a garden salad and it was both filling and satisfying! I ‘ll make more often now!!
Hey Renee,
So so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! Happy Sunday:) xTieghan
Hi Tiegan, this looks amazing and I am making it tonight. Quick question, do I chop all of the lemon, the slices and the two halves?
Hey Karen,
You are chopping the roasted lemons and then just using the half of lemon juice for the dressing. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this tonight – i loved how it had regular kitchen staples I had on hand! I was nervous aboot the dressing since it’s just out of my comfort zone to put a cold dressing on a hot meal, but trust me when I say do no skip it! Word of caution, add your lemons / lemon juice slowly and taste as you go. I found it overpowering but by the time it ended up on my plate it went so well worth the chicken! Thanks for this Tegan 🥰
Hey Elizabeth,
Awesome!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have a great weekend:) xxTieghan