Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs
Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs bring a fragrant, piney lift from fresh rosemary and a clean citrus snap from lemon zest, balancing rich, juicy dark meat with crisped, golden edges. It’s a simple, aromatic main perfect for an effortless weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal, pairing well with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Mix rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs and place them in a baking dish.
- 4
Spray with cooking spray.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 6
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 317.93 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.82 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 0.86 g 0%
- Total Fat 24.32 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 6.71 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.71 mg High 46%
- Sodium 222.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.22 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 24.83 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.99 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Rosemary Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Rosemary, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 317.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Fresh Rosemary, Lemon, Olive Oil Cooking Spray. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 317.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Rosemary-Lemon Baked Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 317.93 calories and 21.82 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 222.13 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.71 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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