Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs (Printable)
Golden crispy-skinned chicken thighs with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs for an effortless weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 2 lbs)
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 large garlic cloves, minced
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - Juice of 1 lemon
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
04 - Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and toss to coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes if time permits.
05 - Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large ovenproof skillet.
06 - Roast for 35 minutes, or until the skin is golden, juices run clear, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The skin gets impossibly crispy while the meat stays juicy
- Everything comes together in one bowl with zero fuss
02 -
- Dry chicken skin is the secret to crispiness, don't skip the paper towel step
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking keeps all those juices where they belong
03 -
- Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking
- Line your baking sheet with parchment for effortless cleanup