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Simple Roast Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lemon

April 29, 2026 · By Mile Stone

The weeknight dinner that requires almost no effort and almost always tastes like you tried.

Prep time 10 min
Cook time 40 min
Total time 50 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 lemon, zested and halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a roasting tin.
  3. Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper. Rub all over chicken.
  4. Squeeze lemon halves over the top and tuck them in.
  5. Roast 38-42 minutes until skin is golden and juices run clear.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.