Description
A juicy chicken and asparagus roast with zesty lemon, aromatic oregano, and garlic. Perfectly roasted for a balanced texture and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Quick enough for weeknights, yet elegant enough for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Add chicken thighs and coat evenly with marinade. Let marinate 5 minutes.
- Step: Trim asparagus and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Step: Place chicken thighs on asparagus, pour remaining marinade over.
- Step: Roast for 30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use bone-in skin-on chicken for extra flavor. Let chicken marinate up to 2 hours for deeper taste. Broil 2-3 minutes for crispy skin. Fresh rosemary or thyme can replace oregano. For a vegetarian version, use chickpeas or tofu. Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken recipes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: mediterranean chicken, asparagus, roast chicken, healthy dinner, gluten-free, high-protein