Herb-Rubbed Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs rubbed with a fragrant blend of Italian herbs, roasted alongside whole garlic cloves and fresh lemon wedges for a bright, savory finish. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to make a herb rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and rub the herb mixture all over each piece, ensuring even coverage.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs in a single layer in a roasting pan. Scatter 8 whole unpeeled garlic cloves and 1 large lemon quartered around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken skin is golden and crisp and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  5. Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the softened roasted garlic and lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

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