Preserved Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs

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Tender chicken thighs slow-cooked in a fragrant sauce of preserved lemons, fresh thyme, and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Preserved lemons, Fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Add 12 oz chicken thighs skin-side down, cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, flip, then add 2 thinly sliced preserved lemons (with pith removed) and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.

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