Rustic Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Herb Pan Sauce

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Juicy roasted chicken thighs infused with garlic and herbs, finished with a savory pan sauce that’s perfect for spooning over rice or potatoes. This Mediterranean Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down along with 5 smashed garlic cloves, 2 sprigs rosemary, and 2 sprigs thyme. Sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs over and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from oven and transfer chicken to a plate tented with foil to rest.
  5. Step 5: Place skillet back on medium heat, add 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the pan, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens.
  6. Step 6: Pour the pan sauce over the chicken thighs and serve warm.

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