Crispy Herb Chicken Thighs

Name: Crispy Herb Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in); 1.5 tsp Herbes de Provence; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 6 garlic cloves (whole), smashed; 1 lemon

Golden, crispy-skinned chicken thighs with fragrant herbs de Provence and garlic. A modern French bistro favorite that's simple, elegant, and always crowd-pleasing.

45 minEasyServes 4385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)
1.5 tsp Herbes de Provence
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
6 garlic cloves (whole), smashed
1 lemon

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Pat 3 lbs chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in) dry with paper towels. This is important for crispy skin.
3

In a small bowl, combine 1.5 tsp Herbes de Provence, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4

Place chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in) skin-side up on a baking sheet. Rub the herb mixture evenly over the skin and under any loose skin.
5

Drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil. Scatter 6 smashed garlic cloves (whole) and 1 lemon slices around the thighs.
6

Roast for 30-35 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
7

Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with pan juices drizzled over the top.

Questions

How long does Crispy Herb Chicken Thighs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Crispy Herb Chicken Thighs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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