Slow-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Herb Pan Juices

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted until golden, finished with a bright lemon-herb sauce that captures all the savory drippings. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, brings together chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh thyme for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. 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: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp minced thyme, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Arrange thighs skin-side up in a single layer in a roasting pan. Roast for 35 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear when pierced.
  3. Step 3: Remove pan from oven, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to pan, spooning sauce over top. Simmer on stovetop over medium heat for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

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