Slow-Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender chicken thighs slow-roasted with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a juicy, flavorful meal. This Mediterranean-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, lemon juice, olive oil 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 90 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and place in a roasting pan skin-side up.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well until mixed.
Step 3: Brush the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat under the skin as much as possible.
Step 4: Roast the chicken in the oven at 300°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes, until the meat is tender and the skin is golden and slightly crisp.
Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.