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A platter of golden-brown Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus, topped with fresh lemon slices and herbs.

Lemon Butter Chicken With Asparagus

This one-pan lemon butter chicken with asparagus is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender chicken and crisp asparagus coated in a bright lemon-herb sauce, all cooked on a single baking sheet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Broiling 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Herbs de Provence
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1.5 pounds asparagus 1 bunch
  • 1 lemon cut into thin slices

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts evenly on the baking sheet. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Herbs de Provence, minced garlic, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Pour half of the herb mixture over the chicken breasts. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes.
  5. Toss the remaining herb mixture with the asparagus and set aside.
  6. When the chicken is almost done, remove it from the oven. Set the oven to the broil setting. Place the asparagus around the edges of the baking sheet.
  7. Pour any remaining sauce from the asparagus over the pan. Place a few lemon slices in and around the chicken and asparagus.
  8. Broil on low for about 10 minutes, until the asparagus is crisp tender and the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice and herbs to your preference. Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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