Herb-Infused Kombucha Glazed Chicken Thighs
Tender chicken thighs coated in a tangy-sweet glaze made with compliant GT's Kombucha, finished with fresh herbs for a vibrant dinner. This Whole30 recipe (high protein), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, GT's Kombucha, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp, unsweetened GT's Kombucha
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet. Whisk 3 tbsp GT's Kombucha, 1 tbsp lime juice, and remaining 1/2 tsp dried thyme in the skillet. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Step 4: Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 15 minutes. Remove chicken, drizzle with pan sauce, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.








