Herb-Infused Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Olives

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

Juicy chicken thighs baked with garlic, lemon, and briny olives for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, skin-on and bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, thinly sliced lemon
• 1/2 cup, pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Step 3: Push chicken to the edges of the skillet, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Scatter 1 lemon, sliced, and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives around the chicken.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tsp dried oregano and 1/2 tsp dried thyme over everything. Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and bake for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.