Kombucha-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Kombucha-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds (skinless, bone-in) chicken thighs; 1/4 cup (GT's or no-added-sugar brand) kombucha; 1, zest and juice lemon; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Tender chicken thighs marinated in tangy kombucha, finished with bright lemon and earthy thyme for a flavorful Whole30 dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Whole30

Prep: 35 minutes. Cook: 16 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds (skinless, bone-in) chicken thighs
1/4 cup (GT's or no-added-sugar brand) kombucha
1, zest and juice lemon
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup kombucha, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon thyme, 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Coat chicken thighs evenly with marinade, ensuring all sides are covered. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, pour remaining marinade into skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove chicken from pan, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.