Turmeric-Ginger Chicken Thighs with Roasted Zucchini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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A gut-friendly, anti-inflammatory dinner featuring bone-in chicken thighs and zucchini roasted with turmeric to soothe digestive discomfort. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 38 minutes, pairs Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Zucchini, Fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 28 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 12 oz total) Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 cups, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds Zucchini
1 tbsp, grated Fresh ginger
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tbsp Olive oil
2, minced Garlic cloves
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 12 oz chicken thighs dry, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tbsp minced ginger until evenly coated.
Step 2: Arrange 2 cups sliced zucchini rounds on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Place chicken thighs on top of zucchini, add 2 minced garlic cloves around the edges, and roast for 25-28 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and zucchini edges are golden.
Step 4: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with extra roasted zucchini to maximize gut-soothing benefits.