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Four golden-brown One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs glistening with pan juices and topped with fresh herbs.

One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

This recipe creates flavorful, tender chicken thighs using a simple lemon herb marinade. It is designed for busy cooks needing a delicious weeknight meal that requires minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
Marinade
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

  • small bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Make the marinade: Stir the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours, or up to 8 hours, in the refrigerator.
  3. Transfer to baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over the top.
  4. Bake the chicken: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken registers 175°F (80°C) internally. You can baste the chicken a few times while it cooks. For crispier skin, turn on the top oven broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe comes from a busy evening when I needed a simple, flavorful meal. The fresh herbs and lemon create bright flavors that the whole family enjoys. This method keeps cleanup simple, focusing on one pan for cooking.

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