Sheet Pan Herb-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with garlic and fresh herbs alongside tender roasted cauliflower for a simple, flavorful keto meal. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb, paleo friendly), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, cauliflower florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces, skin on bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves, sliced garlic
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. On a large sheet pan, toss 4 cups cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped thyme until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Arrange 6 bone-in chicken thighs with skin side up on the sheet pan among the cauliflower. Drizzle the chicken with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 5 sliced garlic cloves.
- Step 3: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until chicken skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F, and cauliflower is golden at edges.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest over everything for a bright finish before serving.









