Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans

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Tender chicken thighs with a warm, aromatic spice crust paired with crisp-tender green beans for a balanced meal. This american-inspired one pot (gluten-free) ready in about 33 minutes pairs (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs, trimmed green beans, avocado oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then rub with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Arrange green beans around chicken in the skillet. Transfer to oven preheated to 400°F and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and beans are tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Let rest 5 minutes before serving with pan juices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 33 minutes (10 min prep + 23 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep trimmed green beans from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Cinnamon-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Green Beans gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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