Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Asparagus

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Tender chicken thighs caramelized to golden perfection and nestled with garlicky asparagus for a simple, satisfying keto dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 445 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 445 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes without moving until golden brown and skin is crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the 12 oz asparagus. Cook for 5-7 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the asparagus. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.

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