Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic & Thyme are roasted in a delicious broth made with lemon juice, white wine, and chicken stock and prepared in one baking dish. Simple, easy, and tasty, these chicken thighs always turn out super moist, juicy, and lemony-delicious!
Chicken Thighs…
I haven’t made chicken in a while and decided to pick up a package of chicken thighs.
It’s been raining, so instead of grilling the chicken outdoors, I decided to roast these chicken thighs inside with only 6 main ingredients, including tossing some garlic cloves and fresh thyme into the mix.
And the result? They turned out amazing!!
This quick recipe features chicken thighs with plenty of broth and fresh herbs.
Besides, the juices or as some will call it -“the sauce” – is what makes them so darn flavorful.
Plus, I took the liberty to make Oven Steak Fries and threw those into the oven while the chicken was roasting and served them as a side dish to complement these chicken thighs.
They both baked at the same time! Making dinner easier.
Dinner was completed in less than an hour. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Options for Sids with These Chicken Thighs?
Besides our oven steak fries, you may enjoy serving these chicken thighs with some of our favorites!
- Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Oven-Baked Parsnip Fries
- Lemon Orzo Soup
- Sweet Mashed Potatoes with Mascarpone Cheese
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Mom’s Best Mashed Potato Pie
- How to Cook Rice Easily
The Best Part?
No matter which side dish you decide to serve with these chicken thighs, always remember to pour the remaining lemon juices over the thighs.
The extra lemon juices will not only make the thighs positively amazing, but the side you choose to serve it with will become more flavorful. YUM!
(*Full recipe card below!)
How to Make Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic & Thyme…
For this recipe, you will need the following:
Ingredients Needed for our Chicken Thighs Recipe:
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp. salt and fresh cracked black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS: (with step-by-step directions)
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190C) and on “ROAST.”
2. Rinse the thighs in a large bowl with running water over them. Drain the water. Then rinse the chicken a few times until the water comes out clean. Trim any excess fat from the thighs and discard. Allow them to drain in a colander.
3. Place the thighs in an 8 x 11-inch deep baking dish.
4. Pour in chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Toss in garlic cloves and season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle over the chicken with some olive oil.
5. Toss in some sprigs of fresh thyme on top.
6. Place the baking dish on the middle rack in the oven. Roast the chicken, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes. Remove and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Then serve.
Serves 3 to 5
QUICK NOTE and TIPS…
- The cooking time will vary, depending on how small or large the thighs are. It could range from 45 minutes or longer. So it’s best to keep an eye on it while roasting.
- If you decide to “Bake” (rather than Roast) the thighs will take longer to cook, most likely over 1 hour or more.
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic & Thyme will make an easy meal to get dinner on the table will little effort.
Best of all, this recipe will create a wonderful aroma that permeates throughout the house, bringing everyone to the table with an appetite. Perfect! ๐
Don’t forget dessert! Try an easy Lemon Pound Cake for something sweet and lemony at the end of your meal.
ENJOY!!
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That’s it friends!
And, For More Delicious Chicken Recipes, try these:
- Chicken with Dijon Wine Cream Sauce
- Chicken Thighs with Ginger Honey & Mustard
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken Cutlets
- Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon
- Chicken Pot Pie without Pie Crust
- Crispy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Yield: 3 to 5 servings
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic & Thyme
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic & Thyme are roasted in a delicious broth made with lemon juice, white wine, and chicken stock and is easily prepared in one baking dish. These chicken thighs always turn out super moist, juicy and lemony-delicious!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp. salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190C ), and on ROAST.
- Rinse the thighs in a large bowl with running water and rinse the chicken a few times, until water comes out clean. Trim any excess fat from the thighs and discard. Drain in a colander.
- Place the thighs in an 8 x 11 deep baking dish.
- Pour in chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Toss in garlic cloves and season the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
- Toss in some sprigs of fresh thyme on top.
- Place the baking dish on the middle rack in the oven. Roast the chicken, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or longer until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serves 3 to 5
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
3 to 5 servingsServing Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 9.7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 222mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gFiber: .1gSugar: .6gProtein: 47.1g
chicken thighs are the best for cooking i think. and the flavours you have chosen go so well. you can never have too much lemon and garlic ๐
So true… Thank you so much, Sherry! Have a great day…:)
I haven’t made this recipe in a while so thank you for sharing it again. Now to shop for chicken thighs, my husband loves them roasted because they stay so juicy.
Iโm so glad to hear!! Thanks Karen, have a great weekend! ๐
Could I throw in some quartered red potatoes with the chicken and sauce with out any issue?
Hi Sheena! Absolutely, we have done it many times! And thank you for your confidence in trying our recipes! Have a great weekend!
Love anything with lemon, garlic and thyme! I imagine the sauce over the potatoes and love it! Great dish!
Thank you Abbe! Hope you have a great week!
Yes ! Garlic mashed potatoes sounds perfect too! Thanks for stopping by!
I smiled as I know my husband would enjoy this meal immensely. With all that flavorful sauce, I think I would like to have some garlic mashed potatoes and drizzle some on top of them.
Broth, wine, lemon and chicken – I can't think of a better combination! The sauce sounds terrific and the chicken is lovely!
Thank you Tricia!
What a delicious recipe! I think thighs are my favorite part of the whole chicken ๐ The sauce sounds delightful!
We agree Sue simply because we feel that chicken thighs do better and stay moist when roasting. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Oh my….these look scrumptious! we love chicken thighs! Love the combination of lemon, garlic and thyme. You're definitely making me hungry looking at your pictures! ๐
Thank you Amy!
What a gorgeous chicken preparation you have given us here! We love lemon with our chicken and your use of thyme sounds like the perfect compliment. Thanks for another awesome dinner idea; we love what you two do!
Thank you Dan! You can use other herbs such as oregano or a blend of Italian seasonings, in place of thyme. Have a great weekend! ๐