Description
Chicken Baked with Asparagus is a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with crisp asparagus, all baked to perfection. Infused with garlic, lemon, and a tangy mustard-honey sauce, this meal is not only simple to prepare but also brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the baking dish.
- Add trimmed asparagus around the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over the chicken and asparagus.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g) with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg