Roasted Lemon-Herb Chicken with Crispy Skin

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs infused with fresh lemon juice and herbs, featuring a golden, crispy skin. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, kosher salt, black pepper 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: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 bone-in chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
  3. Step 3: Rub the herb mixture all over the chicken thighs, tucking 4 smashed garlic cloves underneath the skin.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken on a baking sheet skin-side up and roast for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep juices sealed inside.

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