Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Asparagus
- 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. This is your lemon herb marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl. Pour about 1 tablespoon of the marinade over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Place the chicken breasts in the same large bowl (no need to wash). Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken breasts and toss to coat thoroughly. Ensure each piece is well-covered.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer on one side of a large baking sheet. Distribute the marinated asparagus in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the roasted chicken with the lemon herb asparagus.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Asparagus
- 4 chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. This is your lemon herb marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the trimmed asparagus in a large bowl. Pour about 1 tablespoon of the marinade over the asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Place the chicken breasts in the same large bowl (no need to wash). Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken breasts and toss to coat thoroughly. Ensure each piece is well-covered.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer on one side of a large baking sheet. Distribute the marinated asparagus in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the roasted chicken with the lemon herb asparagus.
⏱️ 2 min