Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Tender oven-roasted chicken thighs infused with fresh rosemary and thyme, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Scatter 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and 2 sprigs fresh thyme on a baking sheet and place chicken skin-side up.
  2. Step 2: Roast chicken in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden 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 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  5. Step 5: When chicken is done, spoon garlic butter sauce over the thighs and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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