Anti-Inflammatory Herb Braised Chicken Thighs
Heart-healthy · Anti-inflammatory · Comfort food, upgraded
Why this works
✔ Skinless chicken thigh → lean protein that keeps you full + supports muscle
✔ Chimichurri sauce → same indulgence, more antioxidants, less saturated fat
✔ Fiber-rich farro + beets → support blood sugar, blood pressure + digestion
How to build your plate Balance > restriction:
Protein (chicken thigh)
Complex carb (farro)
Color + nitrates (beets + sweet potato)
Healthy fats (chimichurri + olive oil)
This is how you stay full, energized, and keep your blood pressure + blood sugar stable.
How to make it
Marinate the chicken Rub skinless thighs with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, allspice, pepper + lemon juice. Marinate 30 min — overnight is best.
Roast the vegetables Toss sweet potato, beets + red onion with olive oil. Spread on a sheet pan. Roast at 425°F for 35–40 min, flipping halfway.
Sear + bake the chicken Sear bone-side up in an oven-safe skillet 4–5 min until golden. Flip, add ½ cup broth, transfer to oven. Bake 25–30 min until 165°F.
Cook the farro Simmer 1 cup farro in 2½ cups low-sodium broth, covered, 25–30 min until tender. Drain any excess.
Make the chimichurri Pulse parsley, cilantro, oregano + garlic until rough. Add red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes + lemon juice. Keep it textured.
Smother + serve Spoon farro into bowls, add roasted vegetables, top with chicken and pour chimichurri over everything.