Lemony Skillet Chicken Thighs with Roasted Carrots, Red Potatoes & Wilted Spinach
This bright Mediterranean-style chicken dinner leans on affordable boneless thighs, sweet roasted carrots, and a warm chickpea-free vegetable base that keeps the plate colorful and satisfying without repeating your recent lemon-herb chicken patterns.
Back to full listIngredients
- 365 by Whole Foods Market Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 package (about 1 lb) $6.49
- Organic carrot bag, 16 oz 1 bag $1.69
- Organic baby spinach salad, 5 oz 1 bag $2.99
- Organic garlic, 3 ct 2 cloves $2.89
- Lemon 1 lemon $0.99
- Organic thyme 1/2 pack or 1 tablespoon leaves $2.49-$2.99
- Organic yellow onion 1 medium onion $2.99
- Organic red potato 3/4 lb $2.59
- Oil, salt, black pepper, paprika as needed pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 package 365 by Whole Foods Market Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (about 1 lb, $6.49) by patting dry. Peel 1/2 of the Organic Carrot Bag, 16 oz ($1.69), about 8 ounces total, and cut into sticks. Dice 3/4 pound Organic Red Potato ($2.59) into 1-inch pieces. Slice 1 medium Organic Yellow Onion ($2.99). Mince 2 cloves from Organic Garlic, 3 ct ($2.89). Zest and juice 1 Lemon ($0.99). Strip 1 tablespoon leaves from Organic Thyme ($2.49-$2.99).
- Heat the oven to 425°F. On a sheet pan, toss the carrot sticks and diced Organic Red Potato ($2.59) with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and black pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
- While the vegetables roast, season the Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs ($6.49) with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, half the lemon zest, and half the thyme leaves.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on the first side and 4 to 5 minutes on the second side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the sliced Organic Yellow Onion ($2.99) and cook for 3 minutes. Add the minced Organic Garlic ($2.89) and cook 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons water, the juice of 1/2 Lemon ($0.99), and the remaining thyme leaves, scraping up the browned bits.
- Add 1 bag Organic Baby Spinach Salad, 5 oz ($2.99) to the skillet and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan for 30 seconds to coat lightly in the lemony onion juices.
- Plate the chicken with the wilted spinach-onion mixture and the roasted carrots and potatoes. Finish with the remaining lemon zest and the remaining 1/2 Lemon ($0.99) cut into wedges for squeezing.
- Serve hot. Pair with Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $15-18
Health notes: About 560-680 calories per serving. High in protein, rich in vitamin A from carrots, and naturally lighter if you go easy on oil and add extra greens on the side.
Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc keeps the lemon and herbs vivid, while Pinot Grigio offers an easy, clean pairing that won't overpower the chicken or sweet carrots.