Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Garlic

Tender chicken pieces roasted with fresh lemon, fragrant herbs, and garlic, served alongside crisp-tender asparagus. A savory and herbal, low-carb American-inspired meal perfect for summer.

Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Garlic

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 bunch Fresh Asparagus Fresh Asparagus
  • 2 each Garlic Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 each Lemon Lemon
  • salt to taste salt
  • black pepper to taste black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme Dried Thyme

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
  2. Snap tough ends off asparagus, toss with remaining olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Arrange chicken and asparagus on a baking sheet; roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  4. Squeeze remaining lemon half over everything before serving.