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Lemon Herb Pastured Chicken Thighs

Simple, juicy, and full of fresh flavor — pastured chicken thighs roasted with garlic, herbs, and lemon until golden and crisp.

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Serves
4–6
Lemon Herb Pastured Chicken Thighs

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A quick salt-water soak seasons pastured chicken all the way through and helps the meat hold onto moisture as it cooks — so lean pastured birds roast up juicy and tender instead of drying out.

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Ingredients

  • 6 Queen City Farm pastured chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Pat chicken thighs dry and toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Arrange in a baking dish or on a sheet pan, skin side up.

  4. 4

    Roast for 30–35 minutes, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Farm tip: For extra crispy skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.

Serving suggestion: Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp summer salad.

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