Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Herbs
Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, infused with fresh herbs and garlic for a simple weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 lb, bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels; rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
