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Spiced Chicken Thigh Meal Prep

Ingredients

Ingredients for 8 servings:

  • 3lb chicken thighs, skinless and fat trimmed
  • Veggies
    • 1 tablespoon safflower (or olive oil)
    • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1/2 orange bell pepper, chopped
    • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
    • 3 celery stalks, chopped
    • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • Seasonings
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • pinches of sea salt & pepper (then to taste AFTER cooking)
  • Garnish
    • freshly chopped mint
    • cracked pepper

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 420F.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs in a bowl and set aside and allow to marinate (at room temperature).

Step 3

Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of safflower oil. Once hot, toss in the garlic and veggies. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the edges of the veggies are lightly seared and softer yet still crunchy. Be careful NOT to burn the garlic. Set the veggies aside.

Step 4

Using the same skillet, lightly spray with oil (if needed), then add chicken thighs to the skillet. Sear on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 5

Add the seared veggies back to the skillet and add a pinch or two of cracked pepper on top.

Step 6

Bake in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes. Tip: set the oven to broil for the final 2 minutes of cooking.

Step 7

Once finished baking, garnish with mint and pepper.