Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful chicken and asparagus dish, perfect for weeknight dinners and guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash asparagus thoroughly and trim tough ends. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté Chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Add Garlic & Asparagus: Stir in minced garlic and asparagus spears. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Finish with Lemon: Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, stir gently, and cook for another minute until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Experiment with seasonings like lemon zest or herbs for added flavor. Substitute asparagus with broccoli or green beans for variety. Ensure chicken is dry before cooking to achieve a better sear.