Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Rosemary

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Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs infused with the aroma of roasted garlic and fresh rosemary, finished with a simple pan sauce for a comforting dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 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 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Serves 3 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the thighs and add 8 halved garlic cloves and 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary around the chicken. Continue cooking for 6-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Carefully pour off excess fat from the skillet, then add 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  5. Step 5: Simmer the pan sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced and flavorful, then pour over the chicken thighs before serving.

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