AIP Friendly Garlic-Mushroom Roast Chicken Thighs
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs nestled over golden mushrooms, sweet onion wedges, and whole roasted garlic cloves — this is the kind of deeply satisfying dinner that feels indulgent without straying from a healing way of eating. The seasoning blend of turmeric and ginger gives the chicken a warm, aromatic depth that makes every bite feel intentional, not like something is missing. Coconut oil does the heavy lifting for the sear, building that gorgeous golden crust before the whole skillet goes into a hot oven to finish. A splash of apple cider vinegar and bone broth deglaze the pan and create a savory, herb-scented sauce that pools around the vegetables and keeps everything incredibly moist. Because every ingredient here — from the fresh thyme sprigs to the cremini mushrooms — fits cleanly within autoimmune protocol guidelines, there's no need to audit a label or swap anything out. This recipe serves four, making it a reliable weeknight option or an easy meal to prep ahead for the week. Scatter a few fresh thyme leaves over the top before serving and it looks like something straight off a restaurant plate.
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4 servings
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 ½ lb total)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 12 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup bone broth
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt, turmeric, and ginger.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Transfer the thighs to a plate, skin-side up.
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