Description
5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is a vibrant, zesty dish that pairs tender chicken breast with crisp asparagus and a tangy lemon sauce. This quick and easy recipe requires just five ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful meal that’s sure to delight everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons (1/3 cup)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the baking dish.
- Arrange asparagus around the chicken in the same dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil, then drizzle over the chicken and asparagus.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Serve hot with any remaining sauce drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg