Description
Delicious chicken thighs cooked with garlic, asparagus, and lemon for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon (juice or zest)
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 6–7 minutes.
- Turn chicken and cook another 6–7 minutes.
- Remove chicken briefly from the skillet.
- Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice or zest and simmer briefly.
- Cook until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly before serving.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg