Simple Lemon Herb Baked Chicken and Asparagus
A quick and healthy baked chicken and asparagus dish seasoned with lemon and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon, half juiced, half sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Arrange asparagus around the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and asparagus.
- Squeeze lemon juice over everything.
- Sprinkle oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper on top.
- Place lemon slices on top of the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender.
Notes
- Serve immediately.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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