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-inspired Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

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.