Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Dill Butter and Asparagus

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Juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin, roasted asparagus, and a bright lemon-dill butter sauce that comes together in one pan. This American-inspired chicken recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, avocado oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 630 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 630 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken and add asparagus around the chicken. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil and season asparagus with a pinch of salt. Transfer skillet to preheated 400°F oven and roast for 15-18 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and asparagus is tender.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken and asparagus from skillet. Place skillet over medium heat and add butter, lemon juice, and dill. Stir until butter melts and sauce is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Pour lemon-dill butter sauce over chicken and asparagus and serve immediately.

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