Baked Lemon-Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Juicy chicken thighs baked with a bright lemon-garlic marinade infused with fresh herbs for a flavorful weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Father’s Day recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade; let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to settle.