Lemon-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Name: Lemon-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 2, zest of 1 and juice of 1 lemon; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb, trimmed asparagus; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 1 tsp dried thyme

Juicy, skin-on chicken thighs roasted with a bright lemon glaze and tender asparagus, creating a simple yet elegant keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2, zest of 1 and juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb, trimmed asparagus
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over chicken and add zest of 1 lemon.
Step 4: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around chicken in the skillet. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender.