Nitrate & Nitrite Free Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Olives
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 lb total)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bone broth
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
For the vegetables
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ cup pitted castelvetrano olives, halved
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, and ginger, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear undisturbed for 6–7 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
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