Roasted Chicken Thighs

Lemon and herb marinated chicken thighs roasted to golden perfection

January 22, 2026

Easy

Categories: Rita's Recipes Chicken

Prep Time 130 min

Cook Time 30 min

Total Time 160 min

Servings

4

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash chicken thighs with lemon and salt to reduce 'stinkiness'

2. 2

   Make your chicken marinade: lemon zest from 3 lemons, ⅓ cup of juiced lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 garlic cloves crushed, thyme, rosemary or oregano (or all)

3. 3

   Marinate for however long (recommended 2 hours)

4. 4

   Place in oven in dutch pan (no lid) at 425°F until golden, flipping halfway through

5. 5

   Finish with a sprinkle of salt

Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a bright lemon herb marinade.

Source: Rita’s Recipe Book

# Roasted Chicken Thighs  {#roasted-chicken-thighs}

- wash chicken thighs with lemon and salt to reduce "stinkiness"   
- make your chicken marinade  
  - lemon zest from 3 lemons  
  - ⅓ cup of a juiced lemon   
  - 2 tbsp olive oil \- or whatever your heart is content with   
  - 2 garlic cloves crushed   
  - thyme, rosemary or oregano (or all\!)  
- Marinate for however long (recc 2 hrs)  
- In the oven (dutch pan no lid) at 425 until golden, flipping halfway through  
- Finish with a sprinkle of salt