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Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus

URL: https://nomnompaleo.com/sheet-pan-chicken-and-asparagus-paleo-gluten-free

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

The marinade

  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons Red Boat fish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder

The vegetables

  • 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed

Optional garnishes

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut into 1½- to 2-inch pieces.
  2. Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients.
  4. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the broiler and arrange the oven rack 6 inches from the heat source.
  6. Grease a sheet pan with avocado oil and transfer the chicken to one side of the pan.
  7. Place the asparagus on the other side of the pan and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Pour the marinade over the chicken and asparagus.
  9. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  10. Check that the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  11. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
448
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
47g
Sodium
20mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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