Description
Savor the delicious harmony of tender chicken and vibrant asparagus in this quick and flavorful dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Rinse the asparagus, trim tough ends, and place around the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic with lemon juice; pour evenly over the chicken and asparagus.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73°C).
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg