Pan-Roasted Italian Herb Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted with fresh garlic, rosemary, and Italian herbs, producing a flavorful golden crust and tender interior. This Italian chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves, smashed
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down along with 6 smashed garlic cloves and 3 fresh rosemary sprigs.
Step 3: Sear chicken without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crispy. Flip chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and garlic is fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest over chicken, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.