Description
These Roasted Garlic and Herb Chicken Thighs are crispy, golden, and infused with aromatic herbs and garlic. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or an easy-yet-elegant meal, they deliver flavor with every bite. Finished in the oven for juicy tenderness, this dish will become a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, optional (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and thyme into a paste.
3. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and sear the other side for 2–3 minutes.
4. Remove the skillet from heat. Brush the garlic-herb mixture generously over each thigh.
5. Transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 20–25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Squeeze lemon juice over top, if desired.
Notes
Patting the chicken dry before searing is key to crispy skin.
Don’t skip the resting time—it helps retain juiciness.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the herb mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken, roasted, garlic, herb, skillet