One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
Delicious chicken thighs and crispy asparagus tossed in a bright lemon butter sauce is an easy, 30 minute meal bursting with bright flavors!
Servings : 4 serves
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice,
- 1 tablespoon honey, If on Keto or eating low carb, use a sweetener and adjust to taste
- chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Arrange chicken thighs and asparagus on the sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place butter in a mixing bowl and melt in the microwave.
- Pull melted butter out of the microwave and whisk in garlic, paprika, onion powder, thyme, basil, lemon juice, and honey or sweetener.
- Grab a pastry brush and brush the buttery mixture all over the chicken thighs and asparagus.
- Cook for 20 to 23 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 8 ounces | Calories: 325 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.4 g | Cholesterol: 184 mg | Sodium: 222 mg | Potassium: 691 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 1413 IU | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 59 mg | Iron: 4 mg | Net Carbs: 8 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.