One Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken Asparagus

bone in (, skin on or off chicken thighs)

salt (, to season)

Cracked black pepper

dried Thyme

olive oil

garlic (, crushed (or 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic))

Juice of 1 lemon ((about 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice))

lemon (, thinly sliced)

fresh thyme sprigs

bunches of asparagus ((about 24 spears), woody ends removed)