Crispy Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Tender chicken thighs with bright lemon and herb crust, paired with creamy potatoes infused with roasted garlic and fresh chives. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 2, 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 American cuisine 720 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 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, 1/2 tbsp thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes until golden and juices run clear, flipping halfway through.
  3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, pierce garlic cloves and place on a small baking sheet. Roast with chicken for the last 15 minutes until soft and golden. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
  4. Step 4: Drain potatoes, add butter, cream, and roasted garlic cloves. Mash until smooth, then stir in remaining 1/2 tbsp thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chives.
  5. Step 5: Garnish chicken with remaining chives and serve with mashed potatoes.

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