Saint's Herb Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Tender chicken thighs baked with fresh herbs and a bright lemon-garlic sauce, finished with a sprinkle of toasted almonds. This French-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 2 French cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1 medium, zested and juiced lemon
3 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 3 minced garlic cloves, and lemon zest.
Step 2: Place chicken skin-side up in a baking dish and roast for 35 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, whisk 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup reserved pan drippings, and 1/4 cup water to make sauce. After roasting, drizzle sauce over chicken and top with toasted almonds (heat almonds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until golden).