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-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, garlic cloves, minced, 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 "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: 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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