Weeknights can feel like a marathon, especially with kids running in a million different directions! That’s exactly why we love a good sheet pan meal. We’re right there with you, looking for simple, nutritious dinners that don’t leave a mountain of dishes behind. This Lemon Rosemary Chicken is a total lifesaver. You just toss juicy chicken drumsticks and our tender Little Trios™ onto one pan with a bright, zesty seasoning, and let the oven do all the hard work. It’s a high-quality, family-pleasing dinner with barely any cleanup!

We know your fridge might not always be perfectly stocked, and that’s totally okay! If you don’t have chicken drumsticks, bone-in chicken thighs or even sliced chicken breasts work wonderfully (just keep an eye on the cooking time so they don’t dry out). Out of fresh lemons? A splash of bottled lemon juice or even a little apple cider vinegar will still give you that bright tanginess. And if you want to stretch the meal further, feel free to toss some green beans or broccoli florets onto the pan during the last 15 minutes of cooking!

On-the-Go Tips

Sheet pan meals make the absolute best leftovers! Pack the chicken and potatoes into individual containers for a super satisfying lunch, or for an easy dinner you can eat between school and sports practices. They taste amazing warmed up, and the potatoes soak up even more of that delicious lemon-herb flavor overnight.

Kid-Friendly Fun

Getting the kids involved makes dinnertime way more fun!

  • Lemon Squeezers: Let your little ones be in charge of rolling the lemon on the counter to get the juices flowing. Then, let them squeeze the juice right over the pan (just watch out for stray seeds!).
  • The Tossing Team: Once all the ingredients are on the pan, let them use clean hands or tongs to toss everything together. It’s totally okay to get a little messy while making sure every single Little Potato gets coated in flavor!
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
8
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Equipment

  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 1 lb Little Potatoes, halved
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 Tbsp dried or fresh rosemary
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Pre-heat oven to 400 °F.

  • Step 2

    Lay chicken and little potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper and lemon juice/zest. Using your hands or tongs, toss everything together so that chicken and potatoes are evenly coated in spices.

  • Step 3

    Roast until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F or higher, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve!