Garlic-Parsley Chicken Thighs with Brown Butter

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Juicy chicken thighs seared until golden, then finished in a rich garlic-parmesan butter sauce. Served with roasted asparagus for a perfect keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate. Add 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add asparagus and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the asparagus. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter, then add parsley and Parmesan cheese. Spoon butter mixture over chicken and cook for 10 minutes uncovered, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest 3 minutes before serving.

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