Sheet Pan Caramelized Onion and Thyme Chicken Thighs

Name: Sheet Pan Caramelized Onion and Thyme Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on (2.5 lbs) chicken thighs; 2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onions; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 tbsp, leaves stripped fresh thyme; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Chicken thighs roasted with deeply sweet onions and fragrant thyme, creating a savory, satisfying meal that aligns with Whole30 principles.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Whole30

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on (2.5 lbs) chicken thighs
2 medium, thinly sliced yellow onions
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, leaves stripped fresh thyme
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down, pressing gently to ensure even contact with pan; cook for 5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear for 2 more minutes.
Step 3: Transfer chicken to a sheet pan, leaving rendered fat in skillet. Add sliced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until onions are deep amber and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Scatter caramelized onions and garlic around chicken on the sheet pan. Sprinkle with thyme, then roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and onions are tender.