Bluebonnet Baked Chicken with Citrus Herb Glaze
Juicy chicken breasts glazed with a zesty citrus-herb mixture, served with a side of roasted asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. This Southern-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pcs chicken breasts
- 1 large lemon
- 1 medium orange
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and 1 tbsp olive oil to create a glaze.
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush with glaze. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3: Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 15 minutes until tender-crisp. Meanwhile, mash potatoes with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Step 4: Serve chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes, drizzling remaining glaze over the top.








