Enjoy a zesty chicken dish with asparagus, lemon, and herbs, all baked on one pan for simplicity.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
03 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Marinade & Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place chicken breasts on one side of the prepared pan. Arrange asparagus spears next to the chicken.
04 - Drizzle the marinade over chicken and asparagus. Toss asparagus to coat evenly. Lay lemon slices over the chicken breasts.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and asparagus is tender.
06 - Remove from oven. Allow the dish to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
