Oven-Roasted Citrus Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy chicken roasted with fresh citrus and herbs, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce that balances brightness and depth. This Mediterranean Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub 6 bone-in chicken thighs all over with 3 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin side up on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped parsley, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove chicken from oven, spoon the garlic butter sauce over the thighs, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.