Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Cauliflower and Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs paired with turmeric-spiced roasted cauliflower for a vibrant, Whole30-compliant dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cauliflower florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 large head (about 600g), cut into bite-sized pieces cauliflower florets
4 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp, divided sea salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 600g cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
Step 2: While cauliflower roasts, pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden, then flip and cook for another 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove chicken from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the thighs. Plate chicken with roasted cauliflower and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.