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Herb Chicken Thighs
Turn this simple pan seared Herb Chicken Thighs into a chicken salad bowl or a chicken burrito bowl. This juicy herb-y chicken is so easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a meal prep!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt if you prefer
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
To cook the chicken:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter more if needed
For chicken salad or rice bowl:
- 2 heads romaine lettuce
- 1 Red Onions diced
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes
- Tzatziki sauce
- feta cheese or goat cheese
- rice optional
Instructions
- In a small or shallow bowl, combine the chicken thighs with the olive oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and salt.
- Cover and set aside in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes or more.
- On medium heat, heat up your skillet (preferably cast iron) and melt the butter and the olive oil.
- Shake off the excess marinade and add the chicken thighs smooth side down to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for 6 to 7 minutes, or until cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan, cook in two batches if necessary. Be sure to add more butter and oil for the second batch.
- Make this into a herb chicken salad: serve with chopped romaine lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese or goat cheese, and tzatziki sauce.
- Make this into a lemon herb chicken rice bowl: serve with the same as above overtop a bed of rice to turn this into a chicken rice bowl.
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Notes
- Calories estimate do not include the salad or rice bowl ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
550kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
680mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 680mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.