Here’s a simple, delicious and flavorful chicken recipe that’s juicy, tender, and packed with herbs and spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
🍗 Flavorful Herb-Roasted Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Optional: 1 tbsp chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Chicken
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Rub mixture evenly over chicken.
2️⃣ Marinate (Optional but Best)
- Cover and let chicken marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours in the fridge for maximum flavor.
3️⃣ Roast
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken on a baking sheet or oven-safe pan.
- Roast 35–45 minutes (depending on size) until chicken reaches internal temp of 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown.
4️⃣ Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
💡 Tips
- For extra crisp skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Use bone-in pieces for juicier chicken; boneless cooks faster.
- Swap herbs for smoked paprika, oregano, or a pinch of chili flakes for a spicier version.
- Leftovers can be shredded for sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍋 Garlic lemon butter chicken
- 🌶️ Spicy Cajun chicken
- 🥘 Slow cooker creamy chicken
Do you want one of these variations?
