Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Gluten-Free Herb Pan Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, served with a vibrant gluten-free herb sauce that enhances every bite. This Mediterranean-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until golden brown and crisp edges develop. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken to a plate and reduce heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup gluten-free chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze and release browned bits. Let simmer for 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return the chicken to the pan to warm through for 1-2 minutes, spooning sauce over the thighs before serving.

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