Skillet-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted with fresh garlic and rosemary, served with a fragrant herb-infused pan sauce. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Serves 4 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season evenly with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the chicken thighs skin side down along with 6 smashed garlic cloves and 3 fresh rosemary sprigs, pressing them into the oil; cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is deep golden and crisp.
  4. Step 4: Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup water and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen browned bits, simmering for 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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