Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Herb Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection and served with a fragrant roasted garlic and herb sauce perfect for a Whole30 meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and sear for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deep golden brown and crisp, then flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 peeled garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme around the chicken. Pour in 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken thighs and keep warm. Increase heat to medium-high and cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and garlic softens. Spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs before serving.

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