Homemade Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs marinated with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, perfect for a comforting homemade dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 70 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Whisk together to form a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for best flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with foil, skin side up.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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