Vancouver Sunshine Lemon Herb Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Baked with a zesty lemon-herb glaze, accompanied by roasted asparagus for a bright, sunny meal. This Canadian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 25 min Serves 4 Canadian cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (1.5 lbs total), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2, zested and juiced (2 tbsp juice) lemon
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb, trimmed asparagus

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Step 2: Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus around the chicken. Drizzle the asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 3: Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the asparagus is tender and slightly caramelized. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.