Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. This is your lemon herb marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour the lemon herb marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Ensure there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a separate bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Arrange the seasoned asparagus spears on the same baking sheet around the chicken, or on a separate smaller baking sheet if needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy. The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the lemon herb roasted chicken with the roasted asparagus.
⏱️ 5 min
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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. This is your lemon herb marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Pour the lemon herb marinade over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Ensure there is some space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a separate bowl, toss the trimmed asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Arrange the seasoned asparagus spears on the same baking sheet around the chicken, or on a separate smaller baking sheet if needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy. The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the lemon herb roasted chicken with the roasted asparagus.
⏱️ 5 min