Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Roasted Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A simple one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs and caramelized root vegetables, perfect for sharing with family or friends. This French recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, carrots 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 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (bone-in, skin-on, about 1.5 lbs total) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces) carrots
2 medium (peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces) parsnips
1 medium (cut into wedges) red onion
3 cloves (minced) garlic
1 tsp (or 1/2 tsp dried) fresh thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet, then add carrots, parsnips, and red onion. Sauté for 5 minutes until edges start to caramelize.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Scatter garlic and thyme over vegetables, then sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and vegetables are tender.