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In vitro and in situ assays were performed to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of essential oil (EO) extracted from plants cultivated in Algeria. Results indicated that oxygenated monoterpenes, particularly carvacrol, constitute 91.0% of the EO. This EO inhibited Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 23922 and Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (antibacterial activity), as well as Candida albicans 71453 and Aspergillus niger ATCC 16404 (antifungal activity). Furthermore, in situ application of the EO via cellophane on chicken thighs contaminated with E. coli ATCC 25922 and stored at 5 ± 1 °C for 96 hours demonstrated its effectiveness. These data highlight the antimicrobial potential of Algerian thyme EO, suggesting its potential use as a natural agent to extend the shelf life of chicken meat.