20-Min Honey Lemon Chicken & Asparagus
Pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with bright honey-lemon sauce, served alongside roasted asparagus and creamy mashed potatoes. Simple, weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-quality in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then sear chicken 4 minutes per side until golden.
Step 3
Juice the lemon, then drizzle honey and lemon juice over the chicken and toss to coat.
Step 4
Add asparagus to the skillet, toss with the glaze, and cook 3 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
Step 5
Divide mashed potatoes between plates and top with chicken, asparagus, and any pan glaze.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- knife
- juicer or fork
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