Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Fresh Herbs

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Crispy skin-on chicken thighs infused with garlic and a blend of thyme and rosemary, finished with a fragrant herb butter. This American-inspired chicken recipe (low-carb, high-protein), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 2 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F). Place chicken skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes without moving until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, and 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F, basting occasionally with pan juices.

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