Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Roasting
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp up.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the herb and lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the lemon wedges around the chicken thighs in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching bone) should register 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For Roasting
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. This helps the skin crisp up.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour the herb and lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each thigh is well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the lemon wedges around the chicken thighs in the baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (without touching bone) should register 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 5 min