Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrot and Cumin Salsa

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection served with a vibrant roasted carrot salsa accented by toasted cumin seeds. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, olive oil 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 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: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 medium peeled carrots cut into 1-inch chunks with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp ground coriander 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 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and place chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 7-8 minutes until skin is crisp and deep golden, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes until cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Transfer roasted carrots to a bowl and immediately add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Stir gently to combine and let flavors meld for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Serve the seared chicken thighs topped with the warm roasted carrot and cumin salsa, spooning extra juices from the pan over the chicken for added flavor.

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