Sheet Pan Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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Juicy chicken thighs and tender asparagus roasted in a single pan with a bright lemon-herb glaze. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 lb, trimmed asparagus
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon (zested and juiced), 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, and 3 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 3: Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the lemon-thyme mixture evenly over the chicken.
Step 4: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around the chicken on the baking sheet.
Step 5: Roast for 25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F internally and asparagus is tender with slight charring.
Step 6: Let rest 5 minutes before serving.