Slow-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Thyme

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted to golden perfection with aromatic garlic and thyme, ideal for weeknight meals. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (high-protein), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on, 6 oz each) dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Rub thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tbsp chopped thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken on a baking sheet, skin-side up, and roast for 40-45 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tbsp thyme, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle roasted chicken with garlic-thyme sauce and serve with lemon wedges.

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