Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

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Simple, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in citrus and herbs to satisfy cravings without hidden sugars during Whole30 reintroduction. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 1, 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: 15 min Serves 1 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Finely chop 1 tbsp fresh rosemary and mince 1 garlic clove. Squeeze 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and add 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, zest, 1 tbsp olive oil, rosemary, garlic, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and pinch black pepper. Rub mixture evenly over chicken thighs.
  3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add chicken skin-side down. Cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Step 4: Rest chicken for 3 minutes before serving to retain juices, ensuring tender, flavorful results without sugar or dairy.

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