Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with fragrant herbs, lemon, and garlic for a classic French bistro dish. This french-inspired chicken ready in about 55 minutes pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, sliced into wedges lemon, peeled garlic 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.
Ingredients
- 800g, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1, sliced into wedges lemon
- 5 cloves, peeled garlic
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat 800g chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Rub chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Arrange 5 peeled garlic cloves and 1 sliced lemon wedges around chicken in a roasting dish.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped thyme and 1 tbsp chopped rosemary.
- Step 5: Roast for 40-45 minutes until chicken reaches 75°C (167°F) internally and skin is golden brown.
- Step 6: Let rest 10 minutes before serving, drizzling with pan juices.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon take to make?
Total time is about 55 minutes (10 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep sliced into wedges lemon from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Provençal Herb Roasted Chicken with Lemon?
French chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! The chicken was juicy and the herbs were fresh.
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The whole house smelled amazing.
- ★★★★★
This was the most flavorful chicken I've ever made! The lemon and herbs really came through.
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