Pan-Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Garlic Jus

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs infused with fresh rosemary and garlic, finished with a rich pan jus perfect for a comforting dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, fresh rosemary sprigs, garlic cloves, smashed 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down, sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, and 4 smashed garlic cloves to the pan. Tilt skillet and spoon melted butter over chicken for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken and let rest. Place skillet back on stove over medium heat, add 1 cup chicken broth and scrape pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce reduces slightly.
  6. Step 6: Strain jus if desired and spoon over chicken before serving.

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