Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fresh lemon, garlic cloves, and thyme sprigs deliver a bright, savory, and tender main dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the marinade.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Tuck 6 fresh thyme sprigs around and on top of the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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