Name: Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus with Orzo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approx. 700g or 1.5 lbs), trimmed of excess fat; 450g (1 lb) fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off; 1 cup (170g) orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter; 1 large lemon, zest finely grated and halved for juicing; 6 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 tablespoons); 1.5 teaspoons (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided (or 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt); 1/2 teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, but highly recommended); 3 cups (720ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Asparagus with Orzo — Magic Sous