Juicy spice-roasted chicken thighs get a glossy, rich walnut-garlic herb sauce with blistered asparagus and golden potatoes for a special-feeling dinner that still fits a weeknight.
Total time: 1 hour
Estimated cost: About $16–$22 for the listed store ingredients used, plus pantry spices and staples.
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving for 3 servings, with high protein from chicken, healthy fats from walnuts, and hearty carbs from potatoes.
Drink pairing: Pair the herby walnut sauce with a bright Sauvignon Blanc, or serve tart pomegranate spritzers for a no-alcohol option.
Details
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Boneless & Skinless Fresh Chicken Thighs Griller Pack1 1/2 lb $4.49
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Green Asparagus1 lb, woody ends trimmed $4.99
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Potatoes1 1/4 lb, cut into 3/4-inch wedges
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Onion1 medium, cut into thin wedges
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Garlic4 cloves, divided $0.79
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Parsley1/2 cup chopped, divided $1.89
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Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill2 tablespoons chopped $2.79
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Fresh Organic Lemon1, zested and juiced $2.00
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Walnuts3/4 cup toasted
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Olive oil3 tablespoons, divided
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Red wine vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1 1/2 teaspoons
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Paprika1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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Cinnamon1 small pinch
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them with 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 grated garlic cloves; let sit while you prep the vegetables.
- On a large rimmed sheet pan, toss the potato wedges and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the potatoes are beginning to brown.
- While the potatoes roast, make the walnut sauce in a small food processor or blender: blend the toasted walnuts, remaining 2 garlic cloves, half the parsley, dill, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, 2 tablespoons warm water, and a pinch of salt until thick and spoonable, adding 1–2 more tablespoons warm water if needed.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven, flip the potatoes again, push them and the onions toward the edges, and place the seasoned chicken thighs in the center. Roast for 12–15 minutes, until the chicken is starting to brown but is not yet cooked through.
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add it around the chicken and roast 8–10 minutes more, until the asparagus is bright green and lightly blistered and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
- Spoon half the walnut-garlic sauce over the hot chicken and let everything rest on the pan for 5 minutes so the juices settle and the sauce warms slightly.
- Plate the chicken with roasted potatoes, onions, and asparagus, then drizzle with the remaining walnut sauce and scatter with the rest of the parsley.