Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus | Fit Healthy Recipes
Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus
10 mins prepServes 4
One Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus is a super easy 'throw-together' recipe. Healthy and made with uncomplicated ingredients, this dish features chicken thighs, asparagus, and a zesty lemon flavor.
1: Preheat your oven to 200°C | 400°F.
2: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried thyme.
3: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
4: Sear the thighs, skin-side down, for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
5: Flip chicken and sear on the other side for another 5 minutes.
6: Add crushed garlic to the center of the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7: Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle over the fresh thyme leaves from 2 sprigs.
8: Place another 2 sprigs around the chicken.
9: Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, until fully cooked.
10: Add asparagus spears during the last 12 minutes of cook time.
11: Garnish with lemon slices and remaining thyme sprig leaves.
12: Serve immediately.
