Description
Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is a fresh and light one pan dinner made with tender chicken, crisp asparagus, garlic, and bright lemon flavor. The chicken stays juicy while the asparagus keeps a slight crisp texture, and the citrus finish adds a clean and refreshing taste to every bite.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts into even thin cutlets so they cook quickly and evenly
2. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning, mixing gently to coat all pieces
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until warm, then place the chicken in a single layer
4. Cook the chicken without moving it too often until lightly golden, then flip and cook the other side until fully cooked
5. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir briefly until fragrant but not browned
6. Add the asparagus and cook while stirring gently until slightly tender but still crisp
7. Pour in the chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, then let everything simmer for a few minutes
8. Stir gently so the light sauce coats the chicken and asparagus evenly, then remove from heat and serve warm
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled juice for the best flavor and aroma
Do not overcook the asparagus, it should remain slightly crisp for better texture
Avoid overcrowding the pan so the chicken browns properly instead of steaming
Add lemon juice toward the end of cooking to keep the citrus flavor bright and fresh
If the sauce reduces too much, add a small splash of broth to loosen it before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken with Asparagus, Lemon Garlic Chicken Asparagus, One Pan Lemon Chicken Asparagus, Lemon Herb Chicken with Asparagus, Garlic Lemon Chicken and Asparagus