Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Gluten-Free Herb Sauce

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Juicy pan-roasted chicken thighs served with a vibrant gluten-free herb sauce that highlights fresh parsley and lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp, then flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup gluten-free chicken broth, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp gluten-free Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the skillet; stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and cook for 1 more minute to meld flavors before serving.

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