Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs wrapped in crispy bacon, paired with tender asparagus sautéed in garlic butter for a hearty keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, bacon strips, asparagus spears for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 oz each) with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp paprika.
  2. Step 2: Wrap each chicken thigh with 2 strips of bacon, covering as much surface as possible. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 lb trimmed asparagus spears to the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Serve the bacon-wrapped chicken thighs hot alongside the garlic butter asparagus.

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