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-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 50 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 4, 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 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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