Roasted Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts and Thighs

Name: Roasted Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts and Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 pieces of chicken
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 2 chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

A juicy and flavorful combination of bone-in chicken breasts and thighs, oven-roasted to golden perfection with fresh herbs and garlic.

Shared by Batman · 30 August 2026

Roasted Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts and Thighs

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 h
Serves: 4 pieces of chicken
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
2 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method

Preparation
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Pat the chicken breasts and thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin.
3
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4
Rub the herb mixture thoroughly over all sides of the chicken pieces.
Roasting
5
Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up.
6
Roast in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7
Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to ensure the juices redistribute.