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Rosemary and Lemon Chicken Thighs with Asparagus for an AmFam #ChooseDreams #SundaySupper

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This week Sunday Supper and American Family Insurance are teaming up to encourage everyone to get out their gardening gloves and hand shovels, and get excited about growing their own herbs and vegetables, and eating healthier.

4 years ago I started doing just that. I became a food blogger. I wanted to write recipes and have people enjoy them in their own kitchens. I wanted people to take inspiration from my journey through obesity and get into the kitchen to discover new ways to make old favorites that their family would not only eat, but love.

I wanted to show people someone that used to run away from vegetables and who, if did eat them, got them from a can, getting into a garden and growing fresh veggies and herbs. The difference is amazing!

Then the strangest thing happened. My kids got excited! The ones that used to turn their noses up to just about any kind of vegetable, started coming into the garden withme. They got excited watching everything grow, taking pictures and sharing them with their friends! When they saw me bringing squash or peas from the garden they hovered in the kitchen to see how I was going to prepare them, and gobbled them up like it was their last meal.

I was seriously shocked. I mean jaw on the floor flabbergasted! Who knew that simply growing our own food would excite them so much, and make them want to eat it? Now they beg me to make Turkey Sausage Zucchini Boats, Sautéed Cod with Garlic and Tomatoes, and Kitchen Sink Macaroni Salad.
The beauty of growing fresh veggies and herbs is that you don’t have to have a ton of space. I now grow all of mine in pots and the result is just as good. You can start out with a few small pots of herbs, and before you know it you will be growing fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash, and whatever else your heart desires!

This is a great recipe for using your fresh rosemary, one of my favorite herbs, and garlic. I love chicken thighs because they are inexpensive and add a ton of flavor to any dish. It is so simple, but so good. Plus the satisfaction of making a meal with something you grew with your own hands will make it seem even better!

Want to find other fantastic recipes that will get you excited to use fresh herbs and vegetables? Follow the Sunday Supper Families Recipes from the Garden Pintrest board inspired by American Family Insurance #ChooseDreams campaign.

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Rosemary and Lemon Chicken Thighs with Asparagus  

8 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, sliced
12 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed (can use fresh green beans)

In a large zip top bag, combine the oil, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for 1 hour.

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Lay the asparagus spears in a 9" x 13" baking dish and arrange the chicken thighs on top. Pour the remaining marinade on top. Roast until cooked through, 30–40 minutes.

Serves 4

ENJOY!

The garden fresh goodness doesn't stop here. Now check out the rest of the wonderful recipe the Sunday Supper Family has for you to enjoy.

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Ready to chat more about garden goodies? Make sure to join Dennis from Culinary Journey, Isabel from Family Foodie, and many more of our Sunday Supper family, as we are hosting a live chat to discuss Recipes from the Garden on Wednesday, May 28th at 5pm (CST). Chef Dennis and Isabel will be doing a live cooking demo. So stop by and check it out, we would love for you to come. You can go here!

This post is sponsored by American Family Insurance. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Peanut Butter and Peppers

    Wow, your dish looks just beautiful! I love that you added asparagus to it! This is simply a perfect dinner and perfect for a #SundaySupper! I love it!

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  2. Anonymous

    Oh my what a beautiful dish. The flavors are wonderful and I like how simple it is to make.

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  3. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake

    What a spectacular dish!!! And I love the story of how growing veggies helped change your children's view! Brava!

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  4. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog

    Love this dish! Love the flavors, the colors, and it's so pretty. Don't you love to see children getting excited about veggies?!

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  5. Unknown

    These chicken thighs look amazing! Getting kids involved in growing some of their own food is so good for them and you!

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  6. Constance Smith

    WOW! That is stunning! I love that you got the kids involved, it is the best way for them to learn!

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  7. Unknown

    Not only am I going to try this beautiful recipe -- I can't wait to try your Cod and Tomato Recipes!

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  8. Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen

    I cannot wait to make this amazing chicken dish. Rosemary, lemon, and asparagus? It has my name on it. Yum! ~ Bea @ The Not So Cheesy Kitchen

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  9. Alida

    I love rosemary lemon chicken...and asparagus is a delightful addition. This looks just wonderful!

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  10. Sarah R

    We're making something just like this tonight!! Love lemon and chicken

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  11. Unknown

    These flavors are just perfect together, and perfect for summer too!

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  12. Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies

    When I saw this on Instagram, I drooled just a little bit! Looks amazing!

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  13. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

    Bobbi, this looks absolutely fabulous!!

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  14. Tammi @ Momma's Meals

    You have given me hope that my kids will soon love being involved too! I'm just starting out myself and my kiddo's are one and three so I can't wait to get them involved more!! I can't wait to try this amazing dish!

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  15. Susan @ The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen

    That's so great that just growing your own veggies got the kids excited, no force feeding or hiding in the food necessary! This is so my type of dinner, love everything about it.

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  16. Lane

    This is like a one dish meal. Love it! Roasted chicken is the best.

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  17. Courtney

    These are gorgeous Bobbi! I agree--herbs and fresh veggies just taste SO much better. I love that your kids are on board too!

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  18. Life Tastes Good

    Bobbi your pictures are gorgeous! The dish sounds amazing! I am a huge fan of chicken thighs as well for the same reasons!! So much flavor and big $$ savings! Win win! What a great story about your kids and how just growing your own food helped them realize they love veggies! Great post! pinning!

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  19. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Jennifer 🙂 I had to fit asparagus in there somewhere since it is my FAVE veggie! I wish I could grow it.

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  20. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    I am getting more and more into simple recipes. It is nice to be able to pop into the kitchen, get dinner going, and relax with the family.

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  21. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Liz! Yes, I used to hide veggies in things like meatloaf just to get them in. I never thought they would eat them voluntarily!!

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  22. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Shannon! Yes it is such a nice feeling when your kids get excited about being healthy.

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  23. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks so much Cindy 🙂 I love gardening now. Even though it is in containers now, it gives you such a sense of accomplishment!

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  24. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Connie 🙂 I am so glad you like the dish.

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  25. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    OOohhh I think you will really like the cod dish as well as this one Isabel!

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  26. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Hehe Bea, I knew as soon as I saw the theme what I wanted to make this week. All my faves in one spot!

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  27. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    They all just seemed to go hand in hand to me 🙂

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  28. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    They do seem to be best friends don't they Sarah 🙂

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  29. Hezzi-D

    This looks easy and delicious-which is perfect for summer meals!

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  30. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Shaina 🙂 I do love them a lot!

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  31. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Hehehe drooling is good!!

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  32. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks so much Brianne 🙂

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  33. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Oh they will love it 🙂 trust me!

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  34. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Ya I used to be the Queen of hiding LOL

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  35. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Yes I love one dish meals. Less dishes for me LOL

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  36. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Thanks Courtney, I am glad too. Now I just have to teach them to cook for themselves and not expect Mom to do it LOL

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  37. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Aaaww thanks!

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  38. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Yes, who wants to spend all of their summer in the kitchen??

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  39. Tammi @ Momma's Meals

    I don't mess around Bobbi! I made this for dinner last night with my parmesan and basil rice and it was AWESOME, my picky daughter ate almost all of it and my 11 mth old had thirds! Thanks for the great new dish! Oh and it made my house smell amazing!

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  40. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

    Oh I am so excited that you made it and it was such a hit. Doesn't it smell great? I kept going outside so I could walk back in a smell it 🙂

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  41. Tammi @ Momma's Meals

    LOL It's amazing how well lemon and rosemary go together, I had no idea my house could smell so amazing! I too kept going in and out to enjoy! Thanks again! I made it with chicken breasts I can't wait to make it again!

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