Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and garlic, served with buttered asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- While the chicken is grilling, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add asparagus to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Serve the grilled chicken with buttered asparagus on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese over the asparagus before serving.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after grilling for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken, Buttered Asparagus, Healthy Dinner