The Best Herb-Infused Roasted Chicken

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A succulent chicken dish infused with fresh herbs, perfectly roasted to golden perfection. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 30 min Cook: 50 min Serves 6 French cuisine 320 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. Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over skin, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 3 garlic cloves with 1 tbsp thyme and 1 tbsp rosemary. Rub mixture into chicken.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken in a roasting pan, skin-side up. Tuck lemon slices under each thigh. Roast for 45-50 minutes until skin is crispy and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: While chicken rests, whisk remaining 1 tbsp olive oil with lemon juice and zest. Drizzle over chicken before serving.

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