Sautéed Garlic Chicken Thighs with Herb-Infused Olive Oil

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with garlic and fresh herbs, infused with fragrant olive oil for a quick, savory dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken and add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme to the pan.
  5. Step 5: Sauté the garlic and herbs with the chicken for 6-7 more minutes, spooning the infused olive oil over the thighs until cooked through and juices run clear.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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