Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic

Name: Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on (about 1.5 lbs or 680g) chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped rosemary; 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped thyme; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2, zested and juiced lemon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken thighs baked with a golden herb crust, infused with lemon and garlic for a flavorful, low-carb dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on (about 1.5 lbs or 680g) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped rosemary
1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped thyme
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2, zested and juiced lemon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs or 680g) dry with paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 lemon zested and juiced, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Rub the herb mixture evenly over chicken thighs, coating skin thoroughly.
Step 4: Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).