Sear-and-Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

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Chicken thighs seared to golden crispness and roasted with lemon, garlic, and herbs for a tender, flavorful main course that’s effortlessly Whole30-compliant. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, avocado oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken, add minced garlic and lemon slices to the skillet, then transfer to a 400°F (200°C) oven. Roast for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary.

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