Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs And Asparagus
Keto Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Asparagus is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into something special. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken thighs sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, complemented by perfectly cooked asparagus. This recipe not only caters to your low-carb lifestyle but also satisfies the whole family with its delicious flavors and easy preparation. Whether it’s a busy night or a gathering, this one-pan wonder will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 tbsp butter (divided)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white cooking apple vinegar
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb asparagus (woody stems removed)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Sauté chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add remaining butter and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add white cooking apple vinegar and asparagus; cook until asparagus is tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning garlic sauce over before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with asparagus (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg