Turmeric-Ginger Roasted Chicken Thighs with Zucchini

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Tender chicken thighs roasted with aromatic turmeric and ginger, served alongside crisp-tender zucchini for a vibrant, anti-inflammatory meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Turmeric, Fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs skin-on chicken thighs dry, then season evenly with 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place in a single layer in a roasting pan.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp olive oil to the pan, then scatter 2 medium zucchini sliced into 1/2-inch rounds and 2 minced garlic cloves around the chicken.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F internally and zucchini edges are golden.

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