Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus contains 0g protein and 35 calories — this is a vegetable and fat side dish, not a primary protein source. Six servings cook in 20 minutes, making an efficient stovetop side. Pair this with a separate high-protein chicken breast or meat to round out a complete macro-balanced meal.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper
- •Thyme, Dried(10g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Garlic(23g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(80g)
- •Lemon
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •Asparagus
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C | 400° F. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and dried thyme.
- 2Heat 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.
- 3Melt 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.
- 4Transfer 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.
- 5Garnish with lemon slices and leaves from the remaining sprig of thyme. Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
35
calories
0g
protein
7g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 0.4g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
6 servings per batch · ~26g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus have per serving?
This recipe contains 0g protein per serving and 35 calories with 7g fat and 3g carbs — it functions as a vegetable and fat side dish, not a primary protein source. You'll need to pair it with a separate protein like chicken breast, fish, or eggs to complete a meal.
How long does Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 6 servings, meaning the asparagus and butter sauce come together fast for meal prep batching. This is best used as a versatile side to accompany 4-6 oz of protein in your main dishes throughout the week.
Is Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Asparagus good for fat loss?
At only 35 calories per serving, this is a negligible-calorie vegetable side that supports fat loss meal prep by adding volume and satiety without calorie impact. Use it as your vegetable component across multiple meals to keep your daily total flexible.
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