Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Garlic and Herb Pan Sauce

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Juicy chicken thighs seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic and herb pan sauce that complements the savory meat. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on 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 a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 whole garlic cloves and 3 sprigs of fresh thyme around the chicken, then pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil. Increase heat to medium-high, add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to create a glossy pan sauce infused with garlic and thyme.
  5. Step 5: Spoon the sauce over the chicken thighs and serve immediately.

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