Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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A comforting, Whole30-compliant meal with juicy chicken thighs and tender asparagus, seasoned with bright lemon and garlic to support stable energy levels. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 35 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 510 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
2 (1 juiced, 1 thinly sliced) lemon
4 cloves minced garlic
1 bunch (trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces) asparagus
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place skin-side down in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes until skin is golden.
Step 2: Flip chicken, add sliced lemon to pan, and roast for 10 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Arrange around chicken and roast for 12-15 minutes until tender with slight char.
Step 4: Add minced garlic and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the pan drippings, simmer for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour over chicken and asparagus, then serve immediately with pan sauce coating the chicken evenly.