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Baked Rosemary Thyme Chicken

Full of flavor, this rosemary thyme chicken makes the most of fragrant herbs for a tasty and very simple dinner idea!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time31 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon thyme fresh, or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • pinch salt
  • pinch black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F / 205C (unless marinating the chicken, in which case preheat just before cooking).
  • Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, honey and vinegar (optional) in a large bowl.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towel if required. Season with salt and black pepper, then place in the bowl with the marinade. If you wish, cover and set aside in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes - 2 hours.
  • Drizzle olive oil in your skillet, and use tongs to place the chicken thighs. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes each side on a medium heat, or until you have some browning.
  • Use tongs to place the chicken thighs in an ovenproof dish, pouring any excess marinade over them.
  • Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 165F at their deepest point. Cook time will vary slightly depending upon the size of the chicken thighs.

Notes

  • Dice the rosemary quite finely. Pick the rosemary leaves from the woody stem, then dice finely as they are rather pungent.
  • Coat the chicken thighs evenly. Use your hands to coat the chicken pieces in the honey and herb marinade.
  • Marinate. You can leave the chicken thighs to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to a couple of hours if you like.
  • Check the temperature. Always use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest point of the chicken thighs.
 
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All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic and apple cider vinegar, which score 1.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg