Lemon-Thyme Baked Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with fresh lemon slices and fragrant thyme for a simple yet flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs and place in a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over chicken thighs, then sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub 3 minced garlic cloves over the skin.
  3. Step 3: Arrange 4 fresh thyme sprigs and 1 thinly sliced lemon over and under the chicken pieces.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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