Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Name: Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; 1 lb asparagus spears, tough ends snapped; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 lemon, zested and juiced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, grilled alongside crisp-tender asparagus spears. Plan ahead: marinate at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.

40 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
1 lb asparagus spears, tough ends snapped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lemon, zested and juiced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, the zest and juice of 2 lemon, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to make the marinade.
2

Pat 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs dry and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
3

Toss 1 lb tough ends snapped asparagus spears with any remaining marinade or a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Clean and oil the grates.
5

Remove chicken thighs from marinade and shake off excess. Grill skin-side down with the lid closed for 6-8 minutes until skin is golden and releases easily. Flip and grill another 15-18 minutes, moving to a cooler zone if flaring, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part away from bone.
6

During the last 5 minutes, place asparagus on the grill perpendicular to the grates. Cook 4-5 minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp with grill marks.
7

Rest chicken thighs for 5 minutes before serving alongside asparagus.

Questions

How long does Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs with Asparagus?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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