Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Herb Pan Sauce

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

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with rosemary and garlic, finished with a bright lemon-herb sauce that mirrors the 'creativity' and 'growth' themes of ancient mother goddess festivals. This French-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 55 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 420 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: 40 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp butter

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Farberware Classic Stainless Steel 2-Quart Mirror Satin Covered Saucepan, Silver
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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in a roasting pan.
Step 2: Roast at 425°F for 35 minutes until golden and juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Pour off excess fat from pan. Add wine and broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in lemon juice and thyme.
Step 4: Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over. Melt butter in sauce and simmer for 2 more minutes. Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned over.