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Lemon-Herb Chicken with Spring Veggie Skillet

Lemon-Herb Chicken with Spring Veggie Skillet Delight

Lemon-Herb Chicken with Spring Veggie Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal that's nutritious and bursting with vibrant spring flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred
For the Veggies
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes Yukon gold or red potatoes can be substituted
  • 1 bunch Asparagus green beans or broccoli are alternatives
  • 1 cup Sweet Peas frozen peas are convenient
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice & Zest Meyer lemons can be used for a sweeter note
  • 2 tablespoons Butter olive oil can be used for a lighter option
For Flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme dried thyme can substitute, use less
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment, including a large oven-safe skillet.
  2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme on both sides.
  3. In a preheated skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken thighs and add baby potatoes and asparagus. Pour lemon juice over the mixture.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the sweet peas.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking, then drizzle with lemon butter from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can easily be adapted to different proteins or veggies based on personal preference.

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