Description
Delicious chicken thighs with fresh asparagus, garlic, and lemon for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice or zest)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place chicken skin-side down and cook 6–7 minutes.
- Turn chicken and cook another 6–7 minutes.
- Remove chicken briefly from the skillet.
- Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice or zest and simmer briefly.
- Cook until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs for garnish.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet to ensure even cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh and a portion of asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg