Garlic-Herb Chicken with Lemon-Butter Asparagus

Juicy chicken breasts seared with garlic and herbs, served atop tender asparagus drizzled with a tangy lemon-butter sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each) chicken breasts
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 lb, trimmed asparagus
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Top with 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp olive oil, then drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice.
2. Step 2: Roast chicken for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then set aside to rest.
3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, toss 1 lb trimmed asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp lemon zest and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
5. Step 5: Slice rested chicken and serve with roasted asparagus, drizzled with lemon-butter sauce.