Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrot Purée

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Tender chicken thighs seared to golden perfection paired with a smooth, naturally sweet roasted carrot purée. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, olive oil 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 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: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 peeled and chopped medium carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
  2. Step 2: While carrots roast, pat dry 4 bone-in 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 until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and deep golden. Flip and cook 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then remove and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Transfer roasted carrots to a blender, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup water, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach purée consistency.
  5. Step 5: Serve the chicken thighs atop a bed of carrot purée, spooning extra purée around the plate for a vibrant presentation.

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