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Easy One-Pan Lemon Herb Baked Chicken with Asparagus

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A quick and fuss-free one-pan meal featuring juicy baked chicken breasts and tender roasted asparagus with bright lemon and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, chopped thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Add to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for about 10 minutes if time allows.
  4. Trim tough ends from asparagus and toss with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange chicken breasts spaced evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Lay asparagus around the chicken without overcrowding.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and asparagus is tender but still crisp.
  7. Halfway through baking (12-15 minutes), gently stir asparagus and baste chicken with pan juices.
  8. Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve chicken sliced with roasted asparagus and spoon pan juices over the top.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to promote browning. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper roasting. Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after baking for juiciness. Optionally broil asparagus for last 2 minutes for extra crispness. Substitute green beans or broccolini for asparagus if desired. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

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