Best-Kept Secret Herb-Roasted Chicken

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Juicy, golden-skinned chicken thighs with a fragrant herb crust, roasted to perfection with lemon and garlic. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Pat 2 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken skin-side up on the baking sheet; scatter 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the top.
  4. Step 4: Cut 1 lemon into 1/4-inch slices and arrange them over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is golden brown, juices run clear when pierced, and the skin is crispy.

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