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Easy Juicy One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatoes

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A quick and easy one-pan recipe featuring juicy, crispy chicken thighs roasted with vibrant, sweet tomatoes and a bright lemon herb marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes (about 10 oz / 300 g)
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, roughly chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.
  4. Rub the marinade all over the chicken thighs, including under the skin if possible. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter foams, place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 5-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  6. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 3 minutes.
  7. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the skillet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and tomatoes are blistered and soft.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and spoon pan juices over chicken and tomatoes.
  10. Serve immediately while warm and juicy.

Notes

Pat chicken dry thoroughly to ensure crispy skin. Do not crowd the pan to avoid steaming. Sear skin-side down first and do not move chicken during searing. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after roasting for juices to redistribute. If skin is not crispy enough after roasting, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Leftovers reheat best in a skillet to preserve skin texture. Butter can be omitted for dairy-free version by adding extra olive oil.

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Keywords: lemon herb chicken, one-pan chicken, roasted tomatoes, easy chicken recipe, juicy chicken thighs, quick dinner, weeknight meal

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