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Quick Lemon Herb Chicken and Asparagus

This recipe provides a fast, healthy dinner option ready in about 30 minutes. It features lean chicken breast seasoned with lemon and herbs, cooked alongside fresh asparagus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1 large lemon half for juice, half for slices
Vegetables
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of the pounded chicken.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. While the chicken cooks, toss the trimmed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of the chicken cooking time, add the asparagus spears to the skillet around the chicken. Cook until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
  6. Remove the chicken and asparagus from the skillet. Squeeze the remaining fresh lemon juice over the chicken and serve immediately with the asparagus.

Notes

You can substitute broccoli florets or green beans for the asparagus if you prefer. Cooking time may vary slightly based on the thickness of your chicken breasts.