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a wide roasting pan of golden lemon herb roasted chicken thighs with browned skin, lemon slices and fresh rosemary, on a kitchen counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Lemony Herb Roasted Chicken

Roasted chicken that is juicy and has been brushed with lemon, garlic and herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in
  • 2 lemons one juiced, one sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade and arrange in a roasting pan.
  3. Tuck the lemon slices around the chicken.
  4. Roast at 400F for about 45 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  5. Rest 5 minutes, then serve with the pan juices spooned over.

Notes

Pat the chicken skin dry before roasting for the crispiest results.