Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Turmeric and Garlic

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked in a fragrant turmeric and garlic sauce, seared to golden perfection and finished with fresh herbs. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tsp ground turmeric. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 5 minced garlic cloves around the pan. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and sprinkle 2 tbsp fresh chopped thyme over the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from heat and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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