One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Delicious chicken thighs and crispy asparagus tossed in a bright lemon butter sauce is an easy, 30 minute meal bursting with bright flavors!
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 292
Preheat oven to 425F.
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.
TOTAL NET CARBS: 9 g
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 8
Use chicken breasts and a sweetener (instead of honey) to lower your points down to 4.
HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS
- Place completely cooled chicken thighs and asparagus in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
HOW TO FREEZE COOKED CHICKEN THIGHS
- Place completely cooled chicken thighs in freezer bags; store in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Asparagus
Amount Per Serving (8 ounces)
Calories 292
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 157mg52%
Sodium 204mg9%
Potassium 611mg17%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1400IU28%
Vitamin C 11.6mg14%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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