Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Rosemary and Garlic Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a fragrant rosemary and garlic butter sauce, making a satisfying keto-friendly main dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 6 Mediterranean cuisine 400 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, skin-on chicken thighs and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and pour the rosemary garlic butter mixture evenly over them.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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