Description
Elevate your dinner table with Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs with Charred Lemon Salsa Verde + Asparagus. This mouthwatering dish features succulent chicken thighs enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by a vibrant charred lemon salsa verde that adds a refreshing zing. The crispy skin delivers a delightful crunch while the asparagus serves as a perfect side, adding color and nutrition. Not only is this recipe simple to prepare, but it also makes for an impressive meal for family gatherings or weekday dinners. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine softened butter, chopped garlic, basil, olive oil, lemon zest, dried herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Pat chicken dry and place in a cast iron skillet or baking sheet. Spoon garlic butter mixture generously over each thigh.
- Roast for about 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While roasting, trim asparagus and toss with olive oil and salt.
- After 30 minutes, add asparagus around the chicken in the skillet and roast together for an additional 10 minutes.
- For salsa verde: Mix remaining olive oil with parsley, oregano, basil, garlic, anchovy fillet, capers, and kosher salt.
- Serve chicken with roasted asparagus and drizzle with charred lemon salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g) with asparagus (100g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg