Description
Juicy oven-baked chicken thighs rubbed with fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon zest until the skin turns golden and crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
6 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic, and lemon zest. Rub this mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
Notes
This post is a roundup of meat dinner recipes; this card uses the Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs — picked for being fully quantified and needing no special equipment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American