Pan-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes Recipe

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Brussels Sprouts and Potatoes Recipe

Cook Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 8 small red potatoes, quartered
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
  2. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is lightly browned but still soft, about 5 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  3. Coat a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together the remaining 5 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until the marinade is well combined.
  5. Add the Brussels sprouts to the marinade, tossing them until evenly coated. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the Brussels sprouts to the baking dish, placing them over the lemon slices. Allow any excess marinade to drain back into the bowl.
  6. Scatter the cooked bacon over the Brussels sprouts.
  7. Next, add the quartered potatoes to the remaining marinade. Toss them until they are evenly coated. Using a slotted spoon, arrange the potatoes around the inside edge of the baking dish, again draining any excess marinade back into the bowl.
  8. Add the chicken breast halves to the marinade and coat them thoroughly. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the vegetables in the baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165F (74C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Amount % Daily Value
Calories 795
Total Fat 36g 47%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 831mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 57g 114%
Vitamin C 84mg 93%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 2217mg 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

Comments

Jonathan Scott

10/10/2025 10:29:48 PM

As suggested by another reviewer, I followed these steps to prepare the dish: - I started by browning bacon and setting it aside. - Then, I browned boneless chicken and removed it from the pan. - Next, I browned garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. - I added the brussels sprouts back into the pan and tossed them. - Since I didn't have regular potatoes, I used diced sweet potatoes instead. - I added lemon juice, salt, and pepper according to the recipe. - Placed the bacon on top. - Returned the chicken to the pan. - Poured in 2 cups of chicken stock, though I might use less next time. - Finally, I braised the dish for 35 minutes. The sauce turned out to be amazing! Everyone was surprised by how much they enjoyed the brussels sprouts. This recipe is definitely worth making again!

Scott Baker

10/13/2025 07:07:43 PM

I substituted a navel orange for lemon and used boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead. I included balsamic vinegar in the marinade and added baby carrots to the vegetables. I cooked everything in a cast iron skillet in a 400°F oven for 50-60 minutes.

Samantha Allen

10/13/2025 12:47:35 PM

I started by browning chicken thighs in a pan with olive oil, then transferring them to a baking dish after about 10 minutes. I created a sauce by adding sweet vermouth and parsley to the drippings and oil in the pan. I also par-boiled the Brussels sprouts before adding them to the baking dish. Sliced half a package of mushrooms and included them in the dish as well. Baked it at 425 degrees, loosely covered with foil, for 45 minutes. The dish turned out absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for the inspiration!

Patricia Wilson

10/10/2025 10:44:32 AM

I finally tried this recipe tonight after bookmarking it months ago, and it was a hit! My husband rated it a perfect 10 and even said it looked like a fancy restaurant dish. Despite my 18-year-old son usually being a picky eater, he gave it a thumbs up and even enjoyed the Brussels sprouts. The only tweak I made was following others' advice to cook the Brussels sprouts in the bacon grease, and I added thinly sliced Meyer lemon to the pan. The lemon added a delightful touch without being too tart. I also recommend doubling the amount of Brussels sprouts. This dish has earned a spot in my regular dinner rotation for sure.

Stephanie Martinez

10/10/2025 05:04:52 AM

I absolutely adored this recipe! Unfortunately, my husband and kids weren't big fans of the Brussel sprouts. Note to self: Using two lemons is overpowering, even with extra chicken. Sometimes less is more ;-) This dish might be better suited for a weekend meal rather than a busy weeknight. Next time, I might experiment with broccoli and save it for a Sunday dinner. By the way, I cooked the veggies and chicken in bacon grease before roasting them in the oven, which added a wonderful flavor.

Dennis Green

10/14/2025 01:00:21 AM

I wanted to try a new recipe that would please everyone in the family, from my 92-year-old father to my 6-year-old grandson. And it did not disappoint! I had to swap chicken thighs for breasts as the store was out of the latter, but it worked perfectly. The lemon slices at the bottom of the pan caramelized beautifully, and I even enjoyed eating the lemon rinds along with the brussels sprouts. Some reviews mentioned issues with the potatoes not cooking through, but using halved baby red potatoes solved that problem for me. Overall, this dish was a hit! I can see it becoming a regular on our family menu.

Larry Davis

10/11/2025 07:32:44 AM

In all seriousness, cooking at 450 degrees for 60 minutes resulted in extremely dry chicken. I attempted 400 degrees for 45 minutes, but it still turned out dry. This recipe definitely needs to be reconsidered.

Steven Martinez

10/13/2025 11:50:07 AM

Fantastic! This dish was a big hit with everyone. My teenage grandson even joked that it looked like a mishmash of random ingredients, but he couldn't resist going back for seconds. The flavors were truly awesome. Thank you!