Asparagus Baked Chicken

Asparagus Baked Chicken

Indulge in the essence of effortless yet exceptionally delicious cooking with this culinary masterpiece. With just a handful of ingredients and the convenience of a sheet pan, clean-up is a breeze after this meal leaves your taste buds craving for more

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick (114g) butter, diced
  • 2 – 3 bunches asparagus (35-40 spears), rinsed and trimmed
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1 lemon, sliced to garnish
  • [The seasoning mix]
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme, or other herbs of choice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or chicken bouillon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Prep the Oven and Seasoning:

    Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 425ºF (220ºC). Combine the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl or plate.
  • Prep the Baking Sheet:

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or baking paper. Lightly grease with olive oil or cooking spray. Place the chicken upside-down on one side of the sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning on both sides, covering the surface well.
  • Add Asparagus and Lemon:

    Arrange the asparagus on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Bake the Dish:

    Distribute diced butter over the chicken and asparagus. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (75ºC) using a meat thermometer.
  • Finish and Serve:

    Take out of the oven and garnish with lemon slices and fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Serve the oven-baked chicken thighs right away. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using Chicken Breasts: If you prefer, you can use chicken breasts instead. If they're large (around 8oz or 250g each), cut them in half horizontally to make two thin fillets. Season them and follow the rest of the recipe.
  • For Crunchier Asparagus: If you like your asparagus with more crunch, bake the chicken thighs for 10 minutes first. Then, add the asparagus to the baking sheet and continue cooking until the chicken is done.

This recipe was created by Christina Cherrier, and can be found in the link below.
https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-chicken-with-asparagus-recipe

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 1106Total Fat 91gCarbohydrates 5gNet Carbohydrates 3gFiber 2gProtein 65g