AIP Friendly Skillet Chicken with Mushrooms and Spinach
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs nestled over wilted spinach and golden cremini mushrooms — this one-pan dinner is the kind of deeply satisfying meal that makes strict elimination eating feel genuinely exciting rather than limiting. The autoimmune protocol cuts out a long list of everyday ingredients, which can make finding a hearty, flavor-forward dinner feel like a puzzle, but this recipe solves it beautifully. Turmeric and ginger bring warmth and color to the spice rub, while bone broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar create a savory, slightly tangy pan sauce that ties everything together — all without nightshades, grains, or dairy. The technique matters here: searing the chicken skin-side down in coconut oil until it releases naturally gives you that deep golden crust, and finishing it low and slow in the broth keeps the meat juicy all the way through. Fresh thyme leaves and optional parsley add brightness at the end, so the dish feels restaurant-worthy straight from the cast-iron skillet. It serves four, making it a solid choice for a weeknight family dinner or a batch-cook situation where you want leftovers that actually reheat well.
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4 servings
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lb total)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt, divided
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced ¼ inch thick
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 tsp of the salt, the turmeric, and the ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each thigh.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 6–7 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan.
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