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Lemon Garlic Butter Herb Chicken with Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Butter Herb Chicken with Asparagus is the easiest 30 minute meal that is bursting with amazing flavor. Cooked in a buttery lemon garlic herb blend to tender juicy perfection with asparagus!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and asparagus, easy chicken dinner, lemon garlic butter herb chicken with asparagus, lemon garlic butter herb chicken with asparagus recipe, lemon herb chicken
Servings: 4 People
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • juice of one lemon
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ bunch asparagus cut in half

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat add 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Add juice of one lemon, 4 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
  • Add 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Add ½ bunch asparagus to the pan and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender.
  • Add chicken back to the pan for a minute or so and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 568IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg

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