Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
290 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs Recipe
Description
The Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs recipe combines bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. The chicken is first seared skin-side down in olive oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet, which helps render the fat and crisp the skin before roasting. After 5 to 7 minutes, the thighs are flipped, and lemon slices along with sprigs of fresh herbs are added directly to the pan.
The whole skillet is then transferred to a preheated 450°F oven, roasting the thighs for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and juicy. The result is chicken with a flavorful, crisp skin, infused with herb aroma and brightness from lemon slices added during roasting. This method both locks in moisture and develops texture contrast in the finished dish.
This straightforward recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or salads for an approachable and satisfying meal. Its simple seasoning profile highlights the natural flavor of the chicken enhanced by aromatic herbs and lemon for freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken thigh or 8-10 small, large, bone-in
- 3-5 prigs thyme fresh
- 3-5 prigs rosemary fresh
- 1 lemon sliced into rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Set a 12- to 14-inch cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Pat the skin on the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the thighs with garlic powder. Then sprinkle generously with salt and ground black pepper.
- Once the oil is smoking hot, place the thighs in the skillet, skin side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin in golden-brown.
- Flip the chicken thighs over and add the fresh herb sprigs and the lemon slices.
- Place the entire skillet in the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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