Easiest AIP Chicken Thigh Recipe [5 Ingredients, Big Flavor]

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Are you looking for a simple, healthy, and flavorful meal that first perfectly within your autoimmune protocol diet? If yes, then this AIP chicken thigh recipe is exactly made for you. With just five clean and nourishing ingredients, this dish brings together the richness of coconut oil, the bold aroma of garlic and basil, and the tender juiciness of chicken thighs. And all of these without compromising your dietary needs.

This recipe is designed with ease and flavor in mind. It is not only quick to prepare but also deeply flavorful and satisfying (especially if made by following the instructions and the PRO tips correctly). So, whether you are just starting on your AIP journey or looking to add more variety to your weekly meals, this one-pan wonder will become an unavoidable favorite. No complicated steps, or long ingredients list – just five ingredients and five steps, wholesome cooking that supports your health, and within 30 minutes.

So, ready to know it all? Let’s dive into the recipe:

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe completely:

1. 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
2. 7 medium-sized boneless and skinless chicken thighs
3. 3 tablespoons of Garlic powder
4. 2 tablespoons of Dried basil
5. Pink salt to taste

Just that! You will only need these five ingredients, and you’re ready to cook. Once you have all of these ingredients, let’s move on to the next part about instructions:

How To Cook These AIP Chicken Thighs?

Here’s how you can cook this amazingly delicious AIP chicken thigh recipe:

1. First, heat the pan with the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
2. Once the pan is hot then put all the chicken thighs in it.
3. Now, add garlic powder, dried basil, and pink salt to one side and cover the pan, and let the chicken cook for about 10 minutes.
4. After those 10 minutes, uncover the pan, flip the thighs, and again season the chicken thighs with the same seasonings. Now, cover the pan and let the thighs cook for another 10 minutes.
5. After those 10 minutes, check if the internal temperature of the thighs is about 180°F. If it is above that, then simply serve it and enjoy! And if it’s not, then cook for a little bit more time.

Now, you know how you can cook these delicious thighs. Let me give you some superb tips below that will simply change the whole quality of this recipe, if followed properly.

Tips For Cooking This Recipe

Here are some precious tips for cooking this amazing AIP chicken thigh recipe:

1. Avoid overcrowding: When you are searing the chicken thighs well, avoid overcrowding the pan. When you overcrowd the pan while searing, the chicken thighs get sogged instead of being crispy or the way you want them to be. So, next time, while searing the thighs, don’t overcrowd the pan. If needed, then you can cook in batches, but don’t try to sear it overcrowdedly.
2. Pat dry the thighs: If you want crispy edges on the thighs, then pat them dry with a paper towel before adding them to the pan. This gives a nice crisp on the outside and still keeps it juicy inside.
3. Do the seasoning before cooking: You can see that we have added all the seasonings while cooking. Now, I found that helpful, but if you want, you can season the chicken thighs before cooking, and you can also marinate them for 2 to 3 hours with all those seasonings. But if you don’t want to spend so much time in marination, then simply mix the seasonings with the chicken and let it sit in that for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. Even without marinating, this helps deepen the taste.
4. Check doneness without a thermometer: If you don’t have a meat thermometer at present, then no worries. Just poke the thickest part with a fork or something and see if juices run clear. If it is, then it’s done. And if it’s not, then you need to cook it a little bit.

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Other Recipes You Might Like

If you have liked this recipe, then you might also like these. These are not related to AIP or diet, but whenever you are out of the rules, you can surely try them as well. Trust me, they will not disappoint you:

1. Cajun chicken thigh recipe
2. Chicken Thighs Parmesan Recipe
3. Gluten-free chicken thigh recipe
4. Blackstone chicken thighs recipe
5. Chicken Thigh Rice Cooker Recipe

These are just a few of them, there are tons of more delicious recipes in the category of chicken recipes. Go and check them out!

Conclusion

In this post, you’ve already learnt how to cook these amazingly delicious and lavish AIP chicken thigh recipes. If you have tried it, then please let me know in the comments section. Also, if you have tried something different or want to give me some suggestions, then you are also welcome in the comments. I would love to hear from you.

Moreover, follow the tips and instructions properly to make this recipe even more delicious. But for today, Thanks for reading and Happy cooking!