Lemon-Thyme Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs
A simple yet elegant dish featuring bone-in chicken thighs roasted with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon for a golden, aromatic meal perfect for weeknights. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh thyme leaves 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.
Ingredients
- 1.2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 1.2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Arrange the thighs in a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with 1 thinly sliced lemon, and drizzle any excess oil from the rub over the chicken.
- Step 3: Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 35-40 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is golden brown and crisp.
