Sheet Pan Garlic-Pepper Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Sheet Pan Garlic-Pepper Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 bunch asparagus; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt

Tender chicken thighs roasted with sweet cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic for a simple weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Quick Meals

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 bunch asparagus
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Toss cherry tomatoes, trimmed asparagus (cut into 2-inch pieces), and minced garlic cloves with 2 tbsp olive oil in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up on top of vegetables, then roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender with slightly caramelized edges.