Home-Cooked Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh garlic, lemon zest, and aromatic herbs create a comforting homemade main course perfect for a hearty dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired pizza recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, garlic cloves, minced, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with paper towels for crispy skin.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Rub the garlic-herb mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, ensuring to get under the skin where possible.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the hot chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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