Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Herb Pan Sauce

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs infused with lemon and garlic, served with a fresh herb pan sauce that’s perfect for a comforting family meal. This Mediterranean-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Step 2: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and juices run clear when pierced.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and cover loosely with foil. Pour off excess fat from the baking sheet and place it on the stove over medium heat. Add 1 cup chicken broth and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to the pan sauce, swirling until melted and glossy. Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving.

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