Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter and Asparagus

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Crisp-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with tender grilled asparagus, all under 5g net carbs per serving. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb, high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes without moving until golden brown, then flip and cook for 5 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Step 2: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant. Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3: Return chicken to skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes while spooning sauce over chicken. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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