Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs With Garlic Rice Recipe: A Juicy, Flavorful Dinner with Simple Ingredients

This lemon herb roasted chicken thighs is simple, flavorful, and made with everyday ingredients.

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme or oregano
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 200 g long-grain rice
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Mix the oil, lemon, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper and coat the chicken. Rest for 20 minutes.
2. Roast at 200 °C (400 °F) for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and 75 °C (165 °F) in the thickest part.
3. Meanwhile, cook the rice with the butter and garlic according to the package directions.
4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then serve with garlic rice.

Tips

• Cook chicken until a thermometer reads 75 °C (165 °F) in the thickest part.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices stay in the meat.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot.

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