Heart-Shaped Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with rosemary and thyme, shaped into hearts for a playful Valentine's centerpiece. This American-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 43 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 28 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp minced fresh rosemary
1 tbsp minced fresh thyme
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp minced rosemary, 1 tbsp minced thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make a marinade.
Step 3: Rub the marinade thoroughly over each chicken thigh, ensuring full coverage.
Step 4: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet, pressing gently to form heart shapes with your hands.
Step 5: Roast at 425°F for 25-28 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear when pierced with a knife.