Herb-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Glazed with lemon and herbs, paired with tender asparagus for a balanced, flavorful one-pan meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, asparagus, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 pieces (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
- 1 lb (triple-checked for freshness) asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium (juiced, 3 tbsp total) lemon
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tbsp (chopped) fresh thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil, then arrange chicken breasts skin-side up.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Brush mixture evenly over chicken.
- Step 3: Toss asparagus with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Place on baking sheet around chicken, ensuring even spacing.
- Step 4: Roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and asparagus is tender-crisp. Sprinkle Parmesan just before serving.
