One-Pan Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs for a simple yet flavorful dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 350 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 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels and place them in a single layer in a large ovenproof skillet. Pour the lemon garlic mixture evenly over the chicken, rubbing it onto the skin.
  3. Step 3: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking for extra flavor.

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