Garlic-Herb Chicken Thighs with Pan Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic and herbs, finished with a simple pan sauce for rich, savory flavor. This American-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet; cook undisturbed for 7 minutes until skin is golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Flip thighs and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 minced garlic clove; cook for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken and pour 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice into skillet; simmer for 2 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Step 7: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and serve immediately.

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