Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Greens

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Fatty chicken thighs slow-cooked to prevent dizziness from low fat intake, paired with nutrient-dense greens for sustained energy during Whole30 resets. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, rosemary, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until hot.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and bake for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: While chicken bakes, heat a separate pan over medium heat with a splash of water. Add 4 cups chopped kale and cook for 3 minutes until tender and bright green, then stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the greens are coated and fragrant.

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