Lemon-Thyme Skillet Chicken

Name: Lemon-Thyme Skillet Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, sliced into 1/2-inch cutlets); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped); 1 cup couscous; 1 teaspoon olive oil

Quick-cooking chicken breast seasoned with lemon and fresh thyme, served with tender asparagus and fluffy couscous for a light and refreshing summer meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounce chicken breast (boneless, skinless, sliced into 1/2-inch cutlets)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
1 cup couscous
1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Cook the couscous according to package directions, typically by combining 1 cup dry couscous with 1 cup boiling water or chicken broth, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
While couscous cooks, season the chicken cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add asparagus to the same skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Return chicken to the skillet and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes until chicken is heated through and sauce slightly thickens.
Serve the skillet chicken and asparagus alongside the fluffy couscous.

Notes

Ensure chicken cutlets are thin to cook quickly. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 42.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38.3 g
Fat: 11.8 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 810 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Sugar: 1.2 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg