🍋 Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs

The farm-fresh dinner your weeknight routine has been missing

Looking for a quick dinner that feels fresh, flavorful, and pulled straight from the farm?

This recipe features our pasture-raised chicken thighs — the same juicy cuts found in most Iron & Acre plans — roasted to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 🍗 1.5 lbs pasture-raised chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🍋 Zest of 1 lemon + juice of ½
• 🌿 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
• 🧂 1 tsp salt
• 🧈 2 tbsp olive oil
• 🌶️ ½ tsp cracked black pepper

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels for crispier skin
3. In a small bowl, combine:
   olive oil, garlic, lemon zest + juice, rosemary, salt, pepper
4. Rub marinade all over chicken thighs
5. Let rest for 10–15 minutes (or overnight for max flavor)
6. Place thighs skin-side up on a sheet pan or cast iron skillet
7. Roast 25–30 min until golden and internal temp hits 165°F
8. Rest 5 min. Serve with veggies, rice, or whatever’s in your I&A box!

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🧑🌾 Why We Love Chicken Thighs

Chicken thighs are:

• ✅ Juicier than breasts
• ✅ Forgiving to cook
• ✅ Packed with flavor
• ✅ Better value for your dollar

We build them into almost every Iron & Acre plan because they’re versatile, delicious, and family-friendly.

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🍽️ One-Pan Pro Tip

Want to make it even easier?
Add quartered carrots or sweet potatoes to the pan before roasting. Dinner = done.

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🥪 Leftover Idea

Shred any extra chicken into:

• A lunchtime salad 🥗
• A toasted sandwich 🥪
• A wrap with pickled onions 🌯

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