Oven-Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Lemon Thyme

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Juicy oven-roasted chicken thighs infused with fresh garlic and lemon thyme, delivering a fragrant and savory meal perfect for any night. This Mediterranean Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, and 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon thyme leaves, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels, then rub the marinade all over each piece, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. 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).
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to redistribute and flavors to deepen.

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