Oven-Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Thyme

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted in the oven with bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and fresh thyme for a simple yet flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment. Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over each thigh, tucking 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute, then garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.

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