One-Pan Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs cooked with bright lemon slices and aromatic garlic, all on one pan for easy cleanup and maximum flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, lemons, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs, scatter 6 smashed garlic cloves, 2 thinly sliced lemons, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the chicken in the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices and roasted lemon slices over the top for extra flavor.

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