AirVenture Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a bright lemon-garlic glaze and fresh thyme, finished with a golden crust for a simple weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Lemon, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine zest and juice of 2 lemons, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 3 tbsp olive oil. Rub mixture over chicken.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken in a single layer in a roasting pan, skin-side up. Roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh thyme before serving.

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