5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
5 Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is a vibrant and zesty dish that effortlessly combines juicy chicken breasts with tender asparagus, all infused with fresh lemon. This simple yet impressive recipe requires only five ingredients and minimal preparation time, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Serve this light and flavorful meal, and enjoy the compliments as everyone asks for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- 2 large lemons (for juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a large baking dish. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the dish.
- Zest one lemon over the chicken and squeeze half of its juice on top. Mince the garlic and sprinkle over the chicken.
- Trim the asparagus ends and arrange around the chicken in the dish, drizzling with additional olive oil and seasoning lightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining juices from the baking dish over the meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz) and ¼ lb asparagus
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg