Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with rosemary and thyme, paired with a smooth, tangy avocado sauce perfect for a ketogenic meal. This american-inspired keto (low carb) ready in about 50 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Rub the herb oil mixture thoroughly over 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and place them skin-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  3. Step 3: Roast chicken in the oven for 35 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, blend 1 medium ripe avocado, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: Serve the roasted chicken thighs hot, drizzled with or dipped in the creamy avocado sauce.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 50 minutes (15 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Oven-Roasted Herb Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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