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-inspired Super Bowl recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 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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