Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic, herbs, and sweet cherry tomatoes, finished with a bright lemon-herb pan sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 420 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken skin-side down in skillet; cook undisturbed for 8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip, add minced garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Scatter cherry tomatoes and thyme over chicken, transfer skillet to preheated 400°F (200°C) oven, and roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken, place on plate, and pour pan drippings into a small bowl. Add lemon juice and chicken broth to skillet, stirring over medium heat for 3 minutes until sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle reduced sauce over chicken and serve immediately with roasted tomatoes.

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