Italian Herb-Baked Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fragrant garlic cloves, zesty lemon slices, and a blend of Italian herbs for a comforting, savory meal. This Italian-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic cloves, peeled, lemon, thinly sliced 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

6 pieces (about 3 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 whole lemon lemon, thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the bowl and toss well to coat evenly with the herb mixture.
Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in a single layer on a baking sheet. Scatter 8 peeled garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced whole lemon evenly around the chicken.
Step 4: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crisp, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.