Name: Fresh Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 chicken thighs; olive oil cooking spray

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Herb-Rubbed Baked Chicken Thighs

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
4 chicken thighs
Olive oil cooking spray

Directions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: In a bowl, combine the rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.

Step 4: Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and spray with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach at least 165F (74C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	191	-
Total Fat	12g	15%
Saturated Fat	3g	17%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	544mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate	0g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0g	1%
Protein	19g	38%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	13mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%
Potassium	178mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

Note: If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Comments

Soup Loving Nicole

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Made as written and these turned out pretty good. They were very flavorful. The recipe did not specify whether to use skinless boneless thighs or skin on. I used skin on because I wanted to be able to stick them under the broiler for a few minutes in the end to get some crisp to them. This was easy to throw together and the fresh rosemary makes a big difference in flavor.

Evangeline Watkins

06/25/2024 05:36:18 AM

I liked it and my husband who really does not care for chicken even liked it. I did tweak it a little. I used recipe to prepare 4 chicken thighs and 1 skinless boneless chicken breast. I didn't have a fresh lemon for the zest so I used lemon juice instead. After the baking - I sprayed olive oil in a pan and browned the pieces, it was delicious. I will definitely make this again!

BLUEGIRL5

06/13/2022 07:31:15 PM

This delicious simplicity. No sauces or breading, just subtle lemon rosemary flavor. I used skinless thighs, by the way. Loved it.

MatureFeta1011

02/20/2025 05:57:13 PM

I added lemon juice because I couldn't get my zester to work. It was still yummy.

RusticJuice1271

03/29/2025 12:53:17 AM

Made this today, very tasty and very easy! I like simple recipes that don't required hours of prep. This is a keeper!

Katherine Green

02/13/2025 11:42:02 PM

This was perfection on a plate.

patty

05/20/2024 12:11:27 AM

Used skinless. no changes. Delicious, not overpowering on the Rosemary.

Ashley Carter

05/05/2024 09:28:59 PM

Everything about this was spot on.

Dogdoc

01/15/2023 05:39:25 PM

very tasty and very easy

alexpk321

05/01/2022 03:05:14 AM

This was delicious, a definite keeper for me. I made it according to the instructions, but i ended up needing about twice the seasoning indicated. I squeezed some lemon juice into the lemon zest/rosemary mixture to create a thick slurry, then brushed the chicken with that. Baked uncovered for 40min. It came out great. So easy, so quick, and so good.

Honey Badger Kilimanjaro

04/18/2022 04:19:20 PM

This was yummy and super easy to make. My family devoured it. I made gravy out of the drippings and served it with potatoes and broccoli. A winner!

Cathy

07/17/2021 11:21:01 PM

Loved it! So easy and very tasty!!

Stephanie Berry

05/03/2021 04:10:50 PM

Delicious and easy. A big hit for inner. Served with butter sauteed mixed kale, chard, broccoli and onion. Saving thisand will definitely make again many more times.