Baked Lemon Chicken with Asparagus Recipe

Hey everyone, today I want to share with you my all-time favorite recipe for baked lemon chicken with asparagus. This dish is not only delicious but also super easy to make, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound of asparagus
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

Baked lemon chicken
Photo by Tim Douglas

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Wash and trim the asparagus and place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the garlic mixture over the asparagus and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Place the chicken breasts on top of the asparagus in the baking dish.
  6. Cut one lemon into thin slices and place them on top of the chicken breasts.
  7. Squeeze the juice of the remaining lemon over the chicken and asparagus.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

That’s it! This baked lemon chicken with asparagus recipe is one of my go-to dishes for a healthy and satisfying dinner. The lemon and garlic add a delicious flavor to the chicken, while the asparagus makes the dish extra nutritious and filling. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and spices.

If you give this recipe a try, let me know how it turns out in the comments below! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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