Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Baby Spinach

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared to golden perfection, served with tender sautéed baby spinach infused with roasted garlic. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves 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 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Pat 4 chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and let rest.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and the roasted garlic cloves, mashing them lightly with a spoon. Add 6 cups baby spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted and tender.
  5. Step 5: Finish by squeezing 1 tbsp lemon juice over the spinach and stir to combine. Serve the chicken thighs on a bed of garlic spinach.

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