Spring-Style Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs

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Juicy, golden chicken thighs with a vibrant lemon-herb glaze, served with roasted spring vegetables. This American-inspired chicken 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 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 American cuisine 630 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp thyme, and 2 tbsp chopped lemon zest to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 oz trimmed asparagus and 12 oz halved baby potatoes to the skillet. Toss with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Return chicken to skillet, nestling it among vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze juice of 1 large lemon over everything and transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and vegetables are tender.
  6. Step 6: Rest for 5 minutes, garnish with extra thyme, and serve with pan juices.

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