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Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad

Name: Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; Salt & black pepper to taste; 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup canned coconut milk or unsweetened cashew cream; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt & pepper to taste; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 cup chopped romaine; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/4 cup sliced radishes; 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and pepper to taste

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

4 people

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

June 24, 2025 by Chef Molly

This wholesome plate features tender herbed chicken thighs, smothered in a velvety dairy-free mushroom sauce and paired with a refreshing crunchy salad. A complete, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free meal that's both satisfying and nourishing.

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What You’ll Need:

For the Chicken

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup canned coconut milk or unsweetened cashew cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste

For the Crunchy Salad

1 cup chopped kale
1 cup chopped romaine
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

Dressing (Dairy-Free)

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Prepration for:Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad

Step 1/5

Season the Chicken: Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2/5

Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Flip and reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook another 10–12 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.

Step 3/5

Make the Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic and mushrooms until browned (6–8 minutes). Stir in oregano, salt, pepper, and coconut milk. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until creamy. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.

Step 4/5

Toss the Salad: Combine kale, romaine, carrots, radishes, and cucumber in a bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad.

Step 5/5

Assemble: Plate the chicken with a generous spoon of mushroom sauce and a serving of salad on the side.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips:Add a splash of lemon juice to the mushroom sauce for brightness. Swap kale for baby spinach or arugula for a milder salad. Want extra crunch? Add roasted sunflower seeds to the salad.

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Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad

Directions

Step 1

Season the Chicken:
Rub chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cook the Chicken:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 4–5 minutes until crispy. Flip and reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook another 10–12 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Make the Mushroom Sauce:
In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté garlic and mushrooms until browned (6–8 minutes). Stir in oregano, salt, pepper, and coconut milk. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until creamy. Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.

Step 4

Toss the Salad:
Combine kale, romaine, carrots, radishes, and cucumber in a bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients and toss with salad.

Step 5

Assemble:
Plate the chicken with a generous spoon of mushroom sauce and a serving of salad on the side.

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Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad

What You’ll Need:

For the Chicken

For the Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce

For the Crunchy Salad

Dressing (Dairy-Free)

Prepration for:Herbed Chicken Thighs with Creamy Garlic Mushroom Sauce & Crunchy Green Salad

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