Whitaker Herb Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic, rosemary, and lemon, served with a golden crust. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, garlic, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Finely mince 3 garlic cloves and chop 1 tbsp fresh rosemary. Cut 1/2 lemon into thin slices.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Flip chicken, add minced garlic, rosemary, and lemon slices to the skillet. Transfer to oven and roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and skin is deeply golden.