Californian Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Dill Sauce
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with rosemary and thyme, served with a bright lemon-dill sauce.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 8 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp, chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp, chopped thyme
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp, chopped dill
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme. Place skin-side up in a roasting pan.
- Step 2: Roast chicken for 40 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil.
- Step 3: While chicken rests, whisk 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup chicken broth in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour over chicken before serving.