Butter-Baked Chicken with Lemon and Asparagus

Name: Butter-Baked Chicken with Lemon and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4, boneless skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts; 2 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup, fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp dried dill; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 bunch, trimmed (12 oz) asparagus; pinch salt; pinch black pepper

Tender chicken breasts baked in a buttery lemon sauce with fresh asparagus, a perfect keto dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4, boneless skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup, fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp dried dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 bunch, trimmed (12 oz) asparagus
pinch salt
pinch black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 chicken breasts in a baking dish.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried dill, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Step 3: Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the dish.
Step 4: Arrange 1 bunch trimmed asparagus around the chicken.
Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and asparagus is tender-crisp.