Baked Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with fresh garlic, rosemary, and bright lemon for an aromatic and tender main dish. This Mediterranean-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary sprigs 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mince 5 garlic cloves and finely chop 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, rub 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 3 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Zest and juice 1 whole lemon, then pour lemon juice over the chicken and toss to combine, reserving lemon zest.
  4. Step 4: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Sprinkle the reserved lemon zest evenly over the thighs.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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