5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken Asparagus
The 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken Asparagus is a simple and delicious dish made with just five ingredients: chicken breasts, asparagus, lemons, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 2-3 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus spears, then arrange them around the chicken on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Slice one of the lemons into thin rounds and place them on top of the chicken breasts and asparagus.
- Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemons over the chicken and asparagus.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve the lemon chicken and asparagus hot, garnished with additional lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
- To prevent the asparagus from becoming soggy, make sure to trim off the woody ends and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet so they can roast evenly.
- Feel free to customize the dish with your favorite herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or paprika, for added flavor.