Whole30-Days 9 and 10 and Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs

I have completed Days 9 and 10 of the Whole30. Overall I’m still feeling really great. My hunger is in control though sometimes I’m still afraid that the hunger pangs are going to return and it makes me a little anxious. I haven’t noticed any itchiness either, but I’m not entirely sure that it is because of the nightshades. I guess I will find out once I add them back into my diet.

My meals for Day 9 were:
Breakfast: Turkey Pesto Meatballs and leftover broccoli and cauliflower
Lunch: Salad of spinach and tuna dressed with olive oil and vinegar
Snack: Olives and cucumbers
Dinner: Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs (recipe below) with roasted zucchini
Snack: Olives

My meals for Day 10 were:
Breakfast: Turkey Pesto Meatballs and spinach
Lunch: Leftover Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs (recipe below) with roasted zucchini
Snack: Olives and cucumbers
Dinner: Pork, Broccoli, and Carrot Skillet with a side salad
Snack: Olives

I used the following ingredients for Whole30 Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs (adapted from Eat the Cookie):

7 Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless)
2 sprigs rosemary
5 sprigs thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock

In a large skillet, heat 1-2 Tbsp of oil (I used olive oil) over medium-high heat.

Chop the rosemary and thyme leaves, add it to the garlic, and set aside for later use.

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and then sear the chicken for 5-8 minutes on each side. Then add 1 cup of the chicken stock to deglaze the pan. Reduce the heat slightly, cover the pan and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Add the rosemary, thyme, and garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside (keep warm). Add the the remaining chicken stock and cook until the pan gravy has reduced (about 5 minutes).

Served with roasted zucchini

Net Carb Count*:

Whole30 Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs: 4 net carbs (for the entire chicken recipe)

*Note carb counts are estimated based on the products I used. Check nutrition labels for accurate carb counts.

Comments: I absolutely loved the Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs. The pan gravy had so much flavor and helped keep the chicken moist. It was nice to be able to finish the chicken on the stove and not have to use the oven. The homemade chicken stock makes the perfect pan gravy. My Day 10 dinner was just average and I didn’t even take a picture. I just threw some slices of boneless pork chops, broccoli, and shredded carrot and stir fried it with some spices and chicken stock. I didn’t have any coconut aminos on hand (I can’t have soy sauce on the Whole30) so it was a good dinner, but nothing special. I’ll definitely have to rework this recipe once I pick up some coconut aminos. Enjoy!

~Karen

Whole30-Days 9 and 10 and Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Thighs

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