Johnson's Herbed Roast Chicken
A juicy, herb-crusted chicken roast with a golden-brown crust, seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and garlic. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a roasting pan with a rack inside and heat for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the herb mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Step 4: Place chicken on the preheated rack and roast for 40 minutes, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy.
- Step 5: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
