Baked Italian-Style Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary create a fragrant and juicy dish perfect for a comforting dinner. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Scatter 10 peeled garlic cloves and 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary evenly around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), stirring the garlic halfway through to prevent burning.
  5. Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing the juices to redistribute and the garlic to mellow in flavor.

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