Asparagus Baked Chicken Lemon (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken, fresh asparagus, and lemon create a delicious oven-baked meal packed with savory flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 -
1 pound (450 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed
→ Seasonings and Cheese
03 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
→ Citrus
10 -
1 lemon, zested and juiced
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil or cooking spray.
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Rub chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to thoroughly coat.
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Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in the center of the prepared baking dish.
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Toss trimmed asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Evenly distribute asparagus around the chicken in the baking dish.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese uniformly over both chicken and asparagus.
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Distribute lemon zest over the entire dish and drizzle lemon juice atop the chicken and asparagus.
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
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Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
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Transfer chicken and asparagus onto plates, finishing with any accumulated pan juices for enhanced flavor.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure asparagus spears are of similar thickness for even cooking.
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For optimal juiciness, allow the chicken to rest after baking before slicing.