Oven-Baked Herb Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with Italian herbs and bright lemon slices for a fragrant, tender main course. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Rub the herb and oil mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in a single layer in a roasting pan or ovenproof skillet. Tuck thin slices from 1 whole lemon around and on top of the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices spooned over the top.

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