A perfect on-the-go meal that fulfills your protein, healthy fats and vegetables quota for the day. Garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and onion combine to give these chicken thighs a juicy, aromatic flavor.

Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Paleo-Friendly

AuthorJennifer LeighCategory

A perfect on-the-go meal that fulfills your protein, healthy fats and vegetables quota for the day. Garlic, basil, oregano, thyme and onion combine to give these chicken thighs a juicy, aromatic flavor.

asparagus and herb chicken thighs in iron skillet
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 36 Chicken Thighs
 Sea Salt & Pepper
 1 lb Organic Asparagus, ends trimmed
 3 tbsp Clarified Butter/Ghee, divided
 1 tbsp Organic Garlic, minced
 0.50 tsp Dried Basil
 0.50 tsp Dried Oregano
 0.50 tsp Dried Thyme
 0.50 tsp Dried Onion Powder
1

Heat iron skillet over medium/high heat while 2 Tablespoons of ghee melts.

2

Prepare chicken thighs by seasoning them with sea salt and pepper on each side.

3

Once skillet is warm, add minced garlic and herbs and saute until fragrant.

4

Reduce heat to medium and add chicken thighs to pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until almost completely cooked (cooked chicken is 165°F).

5

Move chicken to one side of skillet. Add remaining 1 Tablespoon of ghee to open space. Once melted, add asparagus. Rotate asparagus for 4 to 6 minutes until it and chicken are cooked through.

6

Remove from heat, garnish with fresh seasoning and serve.

I absolutely love making this meal in my cast iron skillet

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Ingredients

 36 Chicken Thighs
 Sea Salt & Pepper
 1 lb Organic Asparagus, ends trimmed
 3 tbsp Clarified Butter/Ghee, divided
 1 tbsp Organic Garlic, minced
 0.50 tsp Dried Basil
 0.50 tsp Dried Oregano
 0.50 tsp Dried Thyme
 0.50 tsp Dried Onion Powder
One Pan Garlic Herb Chicken Thighs & Asparagus (GF)
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