Lemon-Garlic Chicken

Are you ‘out’ of chicken recipes? I typically make something with chicken breasts, then I found this recipe that uses bone-in chicken thighs. They are so full of flavor! This recipe also uses a cast-iron skillet, which is a one pan wonder for the kitchen! Lee and I loved this!!

Lemon-Garlic Chicken

(From ‘Easy Keto For Busy People by Jennifer Marie Garza)

Juice of 1 lemon

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp dried oregano

Salt & pepper

4 (4 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs

3 tbsp olive oil

1/2 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2” pieces

1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, and sliced into half-moons

1 lemon, sliced

Preheat over to 350

In a large bowl mix together the lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Add the chicken and mix, making sure all sides of the chicken are covered.

In a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it just starts to smoke. Shake off any excess liquid from the chicken, add to the pan, and cook until browned (about 4 minutes) on each side.

Add the asparagus, zucchini, and lemon slices. Transfer the pan to the oven, and bake for 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. {About halfway through, I stirred the lemon and vegetables to ensure they were cooked well, and coated in the delicious juices.}

Calories-235, Carbs-7.4

Chicken, asparagus, zucchini, and lemon…what’s not to love?!