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Close-up of tender Lemon Butter Chicken with Asparagus, topped with lemon slices and drizzled in sauce.

Lemon Butter Chicken With Asparagus

This recipe offers a bright, flavorful, restaurant-quality dish that is simple enough for weeknight cooking. It balances freshness with indulgence, inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 chicken breasts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus washed and ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter cubed
  • Grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. Pour olive oil onto the foil.
  4. Add the chicken breasts and asparagus to the baking sheet. Coat them with olive oil.
  5. Season the chicken and asparagus with sea salt, Herbes de Provence (or Italian seasoning), pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Place the lemon slices over the chicken and asparagus.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Then, add the cubed butter over the chicken and asparagus.
  8. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 488mgPotassium: 386mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 14.4mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1.9mg

Notes

This recipe was inspired by fresh herbs and citrus enjoyed during a stay in Provence. Adapting it for keto with asparagus and butter brings that bright flavor to your home kitchen, making dinner feel like a small escape.

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