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Crispy Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs Easy Recipe with Roasted Garlic Potatoes

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This recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken thighs with irresistibly crispy skin and perfectly roasted garlic potatoes infused with lemon and herbs. It’s a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight meal that feels special enough for company.

Ingredients

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  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 minced garlic cloves (for marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, washed and halved
  • 6–8 whole garlic cloves, peeled (for roasting with potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for potatoes)
  • Pinch of rosemary and thyme (for potatoes)
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes
  • Optional: almond flour for dusting chicken (gluten-free option)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. In a bowl, combine lemon juice and zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, rosemary, thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
  3. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Toss chicken in marinade to coat evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Wash and halve potatoes. In another bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, whole garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and a pinch of rosemary and thyme.
  5. Spread potatoes and garlic in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes. Pour leftover marinade over everything.
  6. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning potatoes once halfway through. Chicken skin should be golden and crispy; potatoes tender and caramelized.
  7. Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C). If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes watching carefully.
  8. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve chicken thighs with roasted garlic potatoes. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and extra herbs if desired.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry before marinating is crucial for crispiness. Let chicken come to room temperature before roasting for even cooking. Turn potatoes halfway through roasting to ensure even caramelization. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end if skin needs extra crisping. Almond flour can be used to dust chicken for extra crunch and gluten-free option. Fresh herbs preferred but dried herbs can be used at half quantity.

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Keywords: baked chicken thighs, lemon herb chicken, crispy chicken skin, roasted garlic potatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, dairy-free

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