Description
Garlic Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs with Charred Lemon Salsa Verde + Asparagus is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings joy to any dining table. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs with crispy skin, infused with aromatic garlic butter and fresh herbs. The vibrant charred lemon salsa verde adds a zesty brightness, making each bite an unforgettable experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning, thanks to the vibrant colors of the asparagus and salsa verde. Elevate your meal with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees satisfaction for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch asparagus
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1 inch lemon (cut into 1/2 slices and seeded)
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/3 cup fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 tablespoon chopped drained capers
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil + 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon each (dried thyme, parsley + oregano)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, chopped garlic, basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Coat each chicken thigh generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place thighs in a cast iron skillet and roast for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- During the last 10 minutes of roasting, add asparagus drizzled with olive oil and salt to the baking sheet.
- To make the charred lemon salsa verde, mix charred lemon slices with olive oil and chopped herbs in a small bowl.
- Serve by plating the chicken thighs alongside asparagus and drizzling with salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 170mg