Browser-Ready Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic, and herbs on a sheet pan for an effortless weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, lemon, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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 (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 large, sliced into thin rounds lemon
• 6 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and place them skin-side up on the sheet pan. Brush the garlic and herb mixture evenly over each thigh, then arrange 1 large sliced lemon's thin rounds around and on top of the chicken.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.