Lemon-Pepper Garlic Chicken with Air-Fried Broccoli

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Lemon-Pepper Garlic Chicken with Air-Fried Broccoli

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3
Servings
10min
Prep
40min
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    Description

    Chicken with broccoli is an easy weeknight staple. Dress it up with some lemon pepper seasoning and air-fried broccoli.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 3
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    1 (1-1/2-lbs.) pkg. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
    1 ½ tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped and divided
    1 tbsp. Hy-Vee lemon pepper seasoning
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    1 (12-oz.) pkg. Basket & Bushel broccoli florets
    6 tbsp. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, divided
    2 clove(s) garlic, minced
    ¼ c. Gustare Vita olive oil

    Things To Grab

    • Paper towels
    • Small bowl
    • 10-inch cast iron skillet
    • Meat thermometer
    • Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray

    Directions

    1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine 1 tablespoon chopped thyme and lemon pepper seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon thyme mixture and salt; set aside.

    2. Place broccoli in a medium bowl. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in remaining thyme mixture. Pour melted butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat. Set aside.

    3. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in same skillet over medium heat. Place chicken thighs in skillet, skin side down. Cook 20 minutes, turning once after 10 minutes. reduce heat to medium-low. Cover skillet and cook 10 to 15 minutes more or until chicken reaches 165 degrees.

    4. Meanwhile, preheat air fryer to 350 degrees according to manufacturer's directions. Lightly spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Stir broccoli mixture. Working in batches, spoon broccoli mixture in a single layer into basket; lightly spray with nonstick spray. Air-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking basket 2 to 3 times during cooking.

      Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
      To Oven Bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 small rimmed baking pans with parchment paper. Spray with nonstick spray; set aside. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle both sides with 1 Tbsp. thyme mixture as directed. Place chicken, skin side down, in one prepared baking pan. Toss broccoli with butter mixture as directed. Place broccoli, in a single layer in the other prepared baking pan. Bake chicken for 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Bake broccoli alongside the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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    5. To serve, transfer air-fried broccoli to serving plates; top with cooked chicken. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme, if desired.

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    842 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 71g
    • Cholesterol: 273mg
    • Sodium: 1497mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 8g
    • Protein: 41g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 10%
    0%
    Calcium 2%
    0%
    Vitamin D 5%
    0%
    Potassium 10%

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Test Kitchen