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Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Thighs

Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Thighs

Juicy oven-roasted thighs with citrus

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

45m

Total

285

Calories

32g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

3g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

2g

Net Carbs

15g

Fat

0

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in skin-on Chicken thighs
  • 2 Lemon (Sliced)
  • 4 sprigs Fresh rosemary
  • 6 sprigs Fresh thyme
  • 6 cloves Garlic (Smashed)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Arrange lemon slices, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in a roasting pan.

  3. 3

    Rub chicken with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Place chicken skin-side up on top of aromatics.

  5. 5

    Roast for 30-35 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temp reaches 165°F.

  6. 6

    Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove skin before eating to reduce fat if desired.

💡 Tips

  • •High heat creates crispy skin
  • •Aromatics flavor the chicken as it roasts
  • •Great for meal prep