Baked Chicken with Fresh Asparagus for a Simple Dinner
Baked Chicken with Fresh Asparagus for a Simple Dinner is a flavorful yet uncomplicated meal that combines tender chicken and vibrant asparagus.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Approximately 1.5 pounds total.
Vegetables
- 1 pound Fresh Asparagus Trimmed to remove tough ends.
Fats
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For coating chicken and asparagus.
Aromatics
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Condiments
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Juice of one medium lemon.
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground.
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blended dried herbs.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the asparagus by rinsing and snapping off the tough ends.
- Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet alongside the asparagus.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and asparagus is tender.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
Notes
For variations, consider adding red pepper flakes for spice or Dijon mustard for tanginess.