Pan-Seared Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Herb Sauce

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Tender pan-seared chicken thighs served alongside roasted cauliflower florets drizzled with a fragrant garlic herb sauce. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, cauliflower florets, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 cups cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway until edges are golden and tender.
  2. Step 2: While cauliflower roasts, pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 3/4 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in hot skillet and cook without moving for 7-8 minutes until skin is crisp and golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken to rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 6 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 3 tbsp water. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
  5. Step 5: Plate roasted cauliflower and top with chicken thighs. Spoon garlic herb sauce over the top before serving.

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