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