Spatchcocked Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs

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Crispy-skinned chicken thighs roasted with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, served with golden pan juices. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp rosemary, and 1 tbsp thyme to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and skin is deep golden.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with pan juices.

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