Herb-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Carrots

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

Tender chicken thighs roasted with fresh herbs, garlic, and sweet carrots until golden and fragrant. This Italian recipe, ready in about 55 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 450 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

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 lb baby carrots carrots
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
3. Step 3: Rub the herb mixture evenly over chicken thighs, then place them in a roasting pan. Arrange 1 lb baby carrots around the chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.