Lemon Thyme Chicken with Asparagus
Servings: 6
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
- a pinch salt/pepper
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2-3 bunches asparagus (24 spears)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C | 400° F.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and dried thyme.
- Heat a large (34 cm or 13-14 inch) cast iron skillet (or heavy based oven-proof pan), over medium-high heat.
- When the skillet (or pan) is hot, add the oil. Sear the chicken breasts on each side until olden and crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add the garlic to the centre of the pan, and cook while stirring, for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the lemon juice, and sprinkle over fresh thyme leaves from 2 sprigs. Place another 2 sprigs around the chicken.
- Transfer skillet (or pan), to the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
- Add the asparagus spears to the pan during the last 12 minutes of cook time.
- Garnish with lemon slices and leaves from the remaining sprig of thyme.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 34.1g | Fat: 8.7g
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