Lemon-Thyme Chicken Breasts with Roasted Asparagus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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Marinated in lemon and thyme, served with tender roasted asparagus for a simple, flavorful dinner. This chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon juice, fresh thyme 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 International cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb asparagus

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken breasts dry, then rub with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Place seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around it; roast for 20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally and asparagus is tender.
Step 3: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with roasted asparagus and any pan juices.