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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 Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 236 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
236kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
171mg
(7%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
568IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 236kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 568IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.