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Citrus Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs roasted on a bed of orange, lemon, and lime slices with a citrus-herb marinade of olive oil, rosemary, and thyme.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 orange 1/2 juiced and 1/2 sliced
  • 1 lemon 1/2 juiced and 1/2 sliced
  • 1 lime 1/2 juiced and 1/2 sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Prepare the citrus: for each fruit (orange, lemon, lime) cut it in half. Juice one half of each fruit into a medium bowl. Slice the remaining half of each fruit into rounds.
  • Trim any excess skin or fat from the chicken thighs. Pat the thighs dry.
  • Make the marinade: to the bowl with the citrus juices add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary, and 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  • Arrange the citrus slices in a single layer in an 8x8 casserole dish. Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the citrus slices and pour any remaining marinade over the chicken. Season the tops of the chicken with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F when measured in the thickest part (without touching bone) and the skin is crisp, about 40–60 minutes depending on oven and thigh size.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 8x8-inch casserole dish
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer