Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and delicious recipe for Heavenly Lemon Pepper Chicken and Asparagus. This dish features juicy chicken breasts and vibrant asparagus, all tossed in a zesty lemon pepper sauce that delights the palate. Perfect for busy nights, this one-skillet meal is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it an ideal choice for impressing family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 bunch of fresh asparagus (approximately 1 lb)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Wash and trim asparagus; set aside. Cut chicken into even pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and zest. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6-7 minutes).
- Return asparagus to the skillet when the chicken is nearly done. Toss everything together for another minute to combine flavors.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg