Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Tasty Sprinkle
A showstopper that’s easy to make: juicy roast chicken and caramelized veggies flavored with Tasty Sprinkle. Perfect for weeknights or dinner guests — one pan, big flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.5 lb) or 4 large chicken breasts
- 600 g (1.3 lb) baby potatoes, halved (or Yukon gold), OR 4 medium potatoes cut into 2 cm / ¾" chunks
- 2 medium carrots, cut on the diagonal into 1 cm slices
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 cm pieces
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tbsp Tasty Sprinkle (approx.; adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (optional — Tasty Sprinkle may already contain pepper)
- Lemon zest from 1 lemon (for finishing)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional finishing (recommended)
- Lemon wedges to serve
- Garlic aioli or plain yogurt for dipping
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment or lightly oil it.
- In a large bowl whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and 2 tbsp Tasty Sprinkle. If your Tasty Sprinkle already has a fair bit of salt, do not add extra salt now. Add black pepper if desired.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat. If you have time, cover and marinate 15–30 minutes (or refrigerate up to 4 hours) — even a short rest helps flavor penetrate.
- In a second bowl toss the potatoes, carrots, bell pepper and onion with a drizzle (about 1 tbsp) of olive oil and 1 tbsp Tasty Sprinkle until evenly coated. Spread the veggies in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan leaving space for the chicken.
- Place the chicken pieces skin-side up among the vegetables on the sheet pan. Brush any remaining marinade over the chicken skin. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over exposed potato pieces for extra crispiness.
- Roast in the preheated oven 35–45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F for chicken breasts; thighs can be 75–80°C / 167–176°F for tender meat) and the potatoes are tender and caramelized. If the veggies cook faster than the chicken, remove them and continue roasting the chicken a few minutes longer.
- For extra crisp skin, switch to broil/grill for 2–3 minutes at the end — watch closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped parsley, and let rest 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and optional aioli.
Tips & Variations
- Make it spicier: sprinkle a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes into the marinade if you want more heat.
- Chicken swap: boneless skinless breasts work — reduce roast time to 22–28 minutes.
- Oven swap (healthier): roast at 200°C / 400°F for 40–45 minutes for less color but still delicious.
- Vegetarian option: replace chicken with thick cauliflower steaks or chickpea patties; roast until golden.
- Meal prep: store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 180°C / 350°F to keep veggies crisp.


