It Is Best Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a golden herb crust with lemon and garlic, baked to perfection for a restaurant-quality weeknight meal. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, all-purpose flour, 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 2, 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: 28 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Pat 8 oz chicken thighs dry, then season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: In a shallow dish, mix 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
Step 4: Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere, then place skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the chicken, then bake for 25-28 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).