Italian Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a fragrant blend of garlic, rosemary, and olive oil, delivering a classic Italian flavor with crispy skin. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 450 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
6 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels to ensure crisp skin.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest to form a herb marinade.
Step 3: Rub the herb mixture evenly all over each chicken thigh, making sure to get some under the skin.
Step 4: Place the chicken thighs skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with your choice of sides.