Best-Ever Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, golden-skinned chicken thighs with bright lemon and herb notes, roasted to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 1 lemon slice and 3 minced garlic cloves in a roasting pan, place chicken thighs skin-side up on top, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp thyme and 1 tbsp rosemary.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a thermometer.
  4. Step 4: Let rest 5 minutes before serving, garnished with extra lemon slices and herbs.

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