A bright, weeknight-friendly Pacific Northwest spring plate: crisp-skinned chicken thighs roasted over sweet roasted carrots and asparagus, finished with a quick lemon-parsley pan sauce. Seasonal WA produce keeps it fresh and colorful, and the oven does most of the work.
Details
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 1 package (about 16 oz) 6.49
- Organic Green Asparagus 1 bunch, trimmed 5.54
- Organic Carrot Bag, 16 OZ 8 oz, peeled and cut on a diagonal into 2-inch pieces 1.69
- Lemon 1, halved 0.89
- Italian Parsley Bunch 2 tablespoons chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish 1.29
- Organic Garlic, 3 CT 2 cloves, minced 2.89
- olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- kosher salt 1 teaspoon, divided
- black pepper 1/2 teaspoon, divided
- red pepper flakes pinch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Pat 1 package boneless skinless chicken thighs dry and season all over with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Peel and cut 8 ounces carrots on a sharp diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Trim 1 bunch asparagus and, if the spears are thick, halve them lengthwise. Spread the carrots on a sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Roast for 10 minutes first so they get a head start.
- While the carrots roast, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and the juice from half of the lemon in a small bowl. Brush this mixture over the seasoned chicken thighs.
- After the carrots have roasted 10 minutes, move them to the sides of the pan and place the chicken thighs in the center. Roast for 12 minutes.
- Add the trimmed asparagus to the pan, tossing it with any open space juices plus a pinch of salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Return the pan to the oven and roast 10 to 12 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze the remaining lemon half over the vegetables and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Plate by swooshing the carrots across each plate, stacking the asparagus neatly alongside, and setting the chicken thighs slightly overlapped on top. Spoon any pan juices over the chicken and finish with a few parsley leaves for a fresh green contrast.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-19
Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving. About 39g protein, 28g fat, 30g carbohydrates, 6g fiber. Balanced, high-protein, and vegetable-forward.
Drink pairing: A zesty Sauvignon Blanc highlights the lemon and green asparagus notes, while an unoaked Chardonnay gives a slightly rounder match for the roasted chicken and sweet carrots.