Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

Whenever I make these oven roasted chicken thighs, my entire house fills up with fragrant rustic herb aromas and I swear it feels like I’m in a gourmet restaurant. Every bite is juicy, tender and perfectly seasoned.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 large, bone-in chicken thighs, (or 8-10 small)
• 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3-5 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 lemon, (sliced into rounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Set a 12- to 14-inch cast iron skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
2. 2Pat the skin on the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the thighs with garlic powder. Then sprinkle generously with salt and ground black pepper.
3. 3Once the oil is smoking hot, place the thighs in the skillet, skin side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until the skin in golden-brown.
4. 4Flip the chicken thighs over and add the fresh herb sprigs and the lemon slices.
5. 5Place the entire skillet in the oven and roast for 15-18 minutes. Serve warm.