Herb Grilled Chicken with Asparagus
Herb Grilled Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Herb Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor. If marinating longer, turn the chicken occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat the grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. The chicken should have nice grill marks and be cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Rest the chicken: Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Prepare the asparagus: While the chicken is resting, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a medium bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Grill the asparagus: Place the seasoned asparagus directly on the grill grates. Grill for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve: Slice the chicken breasts, if desired, and serve immediately alongside the grilled asparagus. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
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Herb Grilled Chicken with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Herb Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Asparagus
- 1 pound asparagus spears, woody ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor. If marinating longer, turn the chicken occasionally.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat the grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Grill the chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. The chicken should have nice grill marks and be cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Rest the chicken: Transfer the grilled chicken to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken moist.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Prepare the asparagus: While the chicken is resting, toss the trimmed asparagus spears with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a medium bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Grill the asparagus: Place the seasoned asparagus directly on the grill grates. Grill for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Be careful not to overcook.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve: Slice the chicken breasts, if desired, and serve immediately alongside the grilled asparagus. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min