Slow-Roasted Garlic and Herb Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs slow-roasted with fragrant garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon for a tender, flavorful Mediterranean dinner. This Mediterranean chicken recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic cloves, minced, and fresh rosemary, chopped 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). In a large bowl, combine 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade, turning each piece to coat thoroughly. Let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, until the skin is golden and the meat is tender, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring juicy, flavorful chicken.

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