Lemon-Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs with Rosemary

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Tender chicken thighs caramelized with fresh lemon and garlic, finished with aromatic rosemary for a bright, herbaceous finish. This chicken recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon 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: 15 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 International cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 pounds chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 lemon and cut it into thin wedges. Mince 4 garlic cloves and finely chop 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling with reserved lemon juice and zest.

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