Description
Savor this quick chicken and asparagus dish, bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. A nutritious meal ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 lb Fresh Asparagus
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry, season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Trim woody ends from asparagus, then toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken and asparagus in the baking dish; drizzle with soy sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let rest before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for a few hours beforehand. - Swap asparagus for green beans or broccoli for a variation on this classic. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.