Garlic Herb Chicken With Asparagus (Printable)

Juicy garlic herb chicken paired with tender roasted asparagus and fresh lemon for a vibrant, healthy meal.

# List of ingredients:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

→ For the Roasted Asparagus

11 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
16 - 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat well. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the asparagus.
03 - Arrange the asparagus on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Toss to coat and spread out in a single layer.
04 - Place the marinated chicken breasts on the other side of the baking sheet.
05 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the asparagus is tender.
06 - Transfer the chicken and asparagus to plates. Squeeze fresh lemon wedges over the top before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken stays incredibly juicy thanks to the olive oil marinade that locks in moisture
  • Everything roasts on one sheet pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • Fresh lemon at the end brightens the whole dish in ways you cannot imagine until you try it
02 -
  • Do not skip the lemon zest because that is where all the fragrant lemon oils live and they transform this dish
  • Letting the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before roasting helps it cook more evenly
  • The asparagus cooks faster than chicken so check it at 18 minutes if you prefer it crisper
03 -
  • Pound the chicken to even thickness so all pieces finish cooking at the same time
  • Add the fresh parsley right before serving rather than marinating it to keep its bright green color

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