Sear-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Thyme

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Juicy chicken thighs seared to a golden crust, then finished with a fragrant garlic-thyme sauce that's rich in flavor and low in carbs. This American-inspired chicken recipe (keto), ready in about 35 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 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 680g chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes without moving, until skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip thighs and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves to skillet, stirring to coat.
  5. Step 5: Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting occasionally with pan juices.
  6. Step 6: Remove from skillet and let rest 5 minutes. Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon juice over top before serving.

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