Savory Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter Asparagus

Ingredients

For the Lemon Herb Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Garlic Butter Asparagus:
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the lemon herb mixture. Ensure each breast is evenly covered. Allow marinating in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts to the hot skillet.
- Cook for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

3. Prepare the Garlic Butter Asparagus:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat.
- Cook the asparagus for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked asparagus and toss once more.

4. Serve:
- Slice the rested chicken breasts and serve alongside the garlic butter asparagus. Drizzle any remaining juices from the skillet over the chicken for added flavor.

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dinner, Main Course

Keywords

Lemon Chicken, Herb Chicken, Healthy Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Low Carb, Garlic Asparagus, Quick Dinner, Poultry, Weeknight Meals, Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 950 calories

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