Herb-Roasted Chicken with Lemon Slices

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with aromatic herbs and lemon, creating a juicy, golden-brown finish. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan. Place 1 lemon, thinly sliced, around the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached when checked with a meat thermometer.
  4. Step 4: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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