Crispy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

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Juicy chicken thighs seared to a crispy golden crust, infused with fragrant garlic and rosemary, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 25 min Serves 6 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the thighs and add 5 minced garlic cloves around the pan, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, cover loosely with foil, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chicken before serving.

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