Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Beans, Lemon, and Capers Recipe | Epicurious

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A plate of roasted chicken thighs with white beans lemon and capers on a green surface.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop and food styling by Ali Nardi

Chicken thighs are an inexpensive and delicious alternative to chicken breasts. This one-pan dinner is perfect for a weeknight because it's so simple to put together and cleanup is a breeze.

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