Herb-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in a crispy herb crust, served with tender roasted asparagus for a perfect keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein, low-carb), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 4 bone-in chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken and add 12 oz trimmed asparagus to the skillet around the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 20-22 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tsp lemon zest, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

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