Lemon-Herb Chicken and Roasted Greens

Name: Lemon-Herb Chicken and Roasted Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1 pound asparagus spears (trimmed); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Succulent chicken breast seasoned with vibrant lemon and fresh herbs, roasted quickly alongside tender asparagus spears and sweet red bell pepper for a light and refreshing complete meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.10/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 pound asparagus spears (trimmed)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 lemon (half sliced, half for juice)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breast dry. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the juice from half the lemon, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Rub this mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
On one side of the prepared baking sheet, place the seasoned chicken breasts. Arrange a few lemon slices on top of each chicken breast.
In a separate bowl, toss the asparagus spears and sliced red bell pepper with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Arrange these vegetables on the other side of the baking sheet, ensuring they are not mixed with the chicken.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serve the lemon-herb chicken alongside the roasted asparagus and red bell pepper for a delicious and balanced meal.

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are of similar thickness for even cooking. For crispier vegetables, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 205
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 5.7 g
Fat: 7.8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Sugar: 2.3 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg