Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrot and Cumin Salad

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs served alongside a warm roasted carrot salad spiced with cumin and fresh herbs. This Whole30 recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 6 medium peeled carrots cut into 2-inch sticks with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While carrots roast, pat dry 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet and sear without moving for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and cook an additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken and let rest. In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Transfer roasted carrots to a bowl, add sautéed garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Serve the pan-seared chicken thighs alongside the warm cumin-spiced carrot salad.

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