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This lemon chicken and asparagus sheet pan dinner is a zesty, easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Healthy and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) California olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Meyer lemon juiced and zested
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Toss chicken breasts in the marinade until thoroughly coated.
  4. Arrange marinated chicken on a baking sheet.
  5. Place asparagus around the chicken on the baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle any remaining marinade over the asparagus.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and asparagus reaches desired tenderness.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Lemon Choice: While I used a Meyer lemon for its sweeter profile, you can easily use a standard Eureka lemon if you prefer a sharper citrus punch.
Perfect Asparagus: If