Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Roasted Rainbow Carrots

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Tender chicken thighs baked with fresh thyme and vibrant roasted carrots for a simple weeknight meal. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, dried thyme 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 with paper towels, then season both sides with 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 1 minute). Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add 1 lb rainbow carrots and 1 sliced lemon to the skillet, then transfer to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Remove skillet from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices.

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