Zesty Lemon-Herb Skillet Chicken with Asparagus
This one-pan Zesty Lemon-Herb Skillet Chicken with Asparagus is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is seasoned with a vibrant blend of herbs and spices, then seared to golden perfection and finished in a bright lemon-garlic sauce with tender-crisp asparagus.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan and bring to a simmer.
- Add asparagus pieces and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in butter, fresh parsley, and chives until the sauce is slightly thickened, then adjust seasonings.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce and asparagus, and spoon sauce over chicken.
- Serve immediately, optionally with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
Pounding the chicken to an even thickness ensures it cooks evenly. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken to get a good crust. Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice and fresh herbs to your taste.