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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs Recipe with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe delivering crispy, juicy chicken thighs paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pint whole fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoky or sweet)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Optional: red pepper flakes to taste
  • Optional: parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  3. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a wire rack placed on a rimmed sheet pan. If you don’t have a wire rack, place the chicken directly on the pan.
  6. Scatter the seasoned cherry tomatoes evenly around the chicken thighs on the sheet pan.
  7. Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the tomatoes start blistering.
  8. Switch the oven to broil and broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes to crisp up the skin, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and tomatoes before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry for best crispiness. Use a wire rack for air circulation and crispier skin, but placing chicken directly on the pan works too. Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices. Toss tomatoes halfway through roasting if they blister faster than chicken. Optional parmesan and red pepper flakes add flavor variations.

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