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Close up square shot of a tray of crispy herb roasted chicken thighs.
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Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted with garlic and herbs for juicy meat, crispy skin, and easy weeknight comfort.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken thigh seasoning, crispy baked chicken thighs, herb roasted chicken thighs, oven roasted chicken thighs, roasted chicken thighs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 381kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 ½ lbs. total)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives (or 1 teaspoon dried chives)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to one position higher than the center. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano and chives. Add the chicken thighs, a few at a time, and toss to coat in the herb mixture.
    Chicken thigh seasoning with the meat in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
    Seasoned chicken thighs on a wire rack on a sheet pan before roasting.
  • Roast in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
    Horizontal overhead shot of roasted chicken thighs with lemon and fresh herbs.

Notes

    • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will only need about 25 minutes in the oven. Since they don't have that crispy skin, you can broil the meat during the final few minutes to get a little bit of char on the exterior if you like.
    • Bone-in, skin-on chicken breast will need a little bit longer in the oven -- closer to 1 hour -- but a meat thermometer is the best way to know exactly when your chicken is done.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh with skin | Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg