The Best Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, roasted to perfection with garlic and capers for a bright, savory finish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, lemon, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Zest 1 lemon and cut it into thin wedges. Mince 4 garlic cloves and chop 2 tbsp fresh rosemary. Whisk together zest, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp capers, and 1/4 cup white wine.
  3. Step 3: Rub the lemon-herb mixture over chicken thighs, pressing to adhere. Place in a baking dish and top with lemon wedges.
  4. Step 4: Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and edges are crispy. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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