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One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Asparagus

This One-Pan Lemon Herb Chicken Asparagus is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal where tender chicken breasts are roasted alongside fresh asparagus in a zesty lemon herb sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and brush them generously with the lemon herb mixture.
  4. Add the asparagus to the baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining lemon herb sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture for 30 minutes before cooking or serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.