Sheet Pan Garlic and Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with lemon and garlic alongside crisp-tender asparagus for a one-pan meal that's ready in 40 minutes. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 lemon
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around chicken on a baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Place 2 thinly sliced lemon rounds on top of chicken. Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then serve with lemon slices and pan juices.
