True-to-Life Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, golden-brown chicken thighs roasted with fresh rosemary and thyme, featuring a perfectly crisp skin and herbaceous flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, 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 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and skin is crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and skin is deeply golden.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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