One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus is a super easy ‘throw-together’ recipe!

Low carb, Keto approved AND family friendly! One pan meals are one of our favourite ways to prepare anything around here, and this One Pan Garlicky Lemon Butter Chicken Asparagus is another incredibly easy recipe to add to your list.

Chicken thighs and asparagus are cooked in an irresistible sauce makes a simple dinner with minimal clean up!

CHICKEN THIGHS

You can’t go wrong with this recipe. Honestly. Easy to prepare, even easier to EAT which is always a good thing, right? I mean chicken that’s juicy on the inside, golden and crisp on the outside, swimming in so many incredible flavours made up with only a handful of ingredients.

New favourite chicken recipe!

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO COOK CHICKEN?

First, you’re going to sear your chicken in a cast iron skillet OR an oven proof pan. If you don’t have one, you can always place the chicken directly into a baking dish and skip the searing part. It’s completely up to you.

Once you get your. chicken nice, crispy and golden, you’re going to add all the flavours to the pan. Butter, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh thyme (or your herbs of preference) to seal the deal.

Lastly, after finishing it the chicken off in the oven, add your asparagus spears and allow them to cook to your liking. I like mine crisp-tender and put them in during the last 10 minutes of roasting time. If you like them softer, add them in during the last 15 minutes.

One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus for dinner, just-like-that.

You’re going to love this chicken dinner. Easy to throw together, incredible flavours and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Name: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 serves
Ingredients: 6 bone in, (skin on or off chicken thighs); Pinch of salt (to season); Cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried Thyme ((or your herbs of choice)); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 cloves garlic, (crushed (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)); Juice of 1 lemon ((about 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice)); 1 lemon, (thinly sliced); 5 fresh thyme sprigs; 2-3 bunches of asparagus ((about 24 spears), woody ends removed)

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus is a super easy 'throw-together' recipe. Made with only a handful of uncomplicated ingredients!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: serves

Ingredients

6 bone in, skin on or off chicken thighs
Pinch of salt to season
Cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons dried Thyme (or your herbs of choice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, crushed (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic)
Juice of 1 lemon (about 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice)
1 lemon, thinly sliced
5 fresh thyme sprigs
2-3 bunches of asparagus (about 24 spears), woody ends removed

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C | 400° F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and dried thyme.
Heat a large (34 cm or 13-14 inch) cast iron skillet (or heavy based oven-proof pan), over medium-high heat. When the skillet (or pan) is hot, add the oil. Sear the thighs, skin-side down, until skin is golden and crisp (about 4-5 minutes). Flip chicken and sear on the other side for a further 5 minutes.
Melt the butter in the pan. Add the garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in the lemon juice, and sprinkle over fresh thyme leaves from 2 sprigs. Place another 2 sprigs around the chicken.
Transfer skillet (or pan), to the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Add the asparagus spears to the pan during the last 12 minutes of cook time.
Garnish with lemon slices and leaves from the remaining sprig of thyme. Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you don't have a cast iron pan, don't worry! Cook the chicken in a shallow casserole dish, dutch oven or oven safe pan. If you don't own a heavy-based or oven safe pan, then cook in a normal pan, searing in batches if you need too depending on the size of your chicken thighs and the size of your pan. Then transfer chicken to a baking dish and continue cooking, following the recipe from there, until done. If you don't want to sear your chicken first, simply place the seasoned thighs into a baking dish, add in all of the ingredients (lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, garlic, etc), and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through. Add the asparagus on the last 12-15 minutes of cooking time. Then, broil for a further 5-10 minutes for a crispier skinned chicken.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 116mg 39%

Sodium 94mg 4%

Potassium 629mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%

Protein 35g 70%

Vitamin A 2.1%

Vitamin C 14.9%

Calcium 5.2%

Iron 10.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Comments

Melissa says
April 2, 2019 at

I absolutely love this recipe! I’ve made it 3 or 4 times in the last month. And now I keep the ingredients on hand to make this at any time. I plan to keep it in my regular rotation!!!

Ewa says
April 1, 2019 at

Added to my to-do list! I cannot wait to try this!

Robyn says
March 27, 2019 at

Best food I have ever cooked!

Andrea says
March 25, 2019 at

Excellent! I spent 40 dollars and purchased a cast iron skillet just for this recipe and I think it only made the dish even better. Using the skillet for everything now…..worth every penny. This was amazing. People look at me and say ” I don’t eat thighs”. You will if you try this!

Tara says
March 23, 2019 at

You had me at one pan!

Dad Life says
March 16, 2019 at

I love one pan meals. I just hope mine can turn out as pretty as yours did. I have no doubt it will taste great, but as they say we eat with our eyes.

Matt says
March 12, 2019 at

Really good in fact, I added some chicken stock after it cooked to add more sauce. Was really good!

Beth says
July 29, 2018 at

Can I use chicken breasts instead?

- Karina says
  July 30, 2018 at
  
  Yes, of course!! Enjoy!
  
Antoinette says
July 9, 2018 at

Delicious recipe. Very easy.

Barbara says
June 29, 2017 at

The best and the easiest way to get dinner on the table quick and I alway have most all these ingredients so this will become a new staple in our house. Thanks! My husband can’t wait until next week!

ozfoodhunter says
June 21, 2017 at

It looks very delicious and mouth watering with your pictures… IIt’s tempting to have as soon as possible. Thanks for the detailed recipe.

Brad says
June 21, 2017 at

Do you have macros for your recipes especially for us low carb people?

- Karina says
  July 6, 2017 at
  
  Hi Brad, macros have beed added 🙂
  
Kate says
June 19, 2017 at

This looks amazing. I happen to have all the ingredients so guess what’s for dinner tonight. Bless you Karina. Your hard work screams loud and clear with every beautiful recipe and photograph.

Lorraine Parente says
June 19, 2017 at

What could you use in place of thyme?

Juanita says
June 19, 2017 at

I love all your recipes. They are quick, usually one pan recipes. Thank you for your pictures of food, time, energy it takes to complete the photos.

One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Asparagus

One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus is a super easy ‘throw-together’ recipe!

CHICKEN THIGHS

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO COOK CHICKEN?

More Chicken Thigh Recipes