Herb-Roasted Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic for a simple, flavorful meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves (minced) garlic
1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
to taste salt
to taste freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Rub the herb mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken thighs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and crispy, and internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer.