Baked Chicken with Asparagus (Print-Friendly Version)
Lemon garlic butter sauce coats chicken and asparagus baked together. It's easy, bursting with flavor, and done in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 bunches asparagus, rinsed and trimmed
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3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence
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1 teaspoon salt
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Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
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1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
→ Sauce
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Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Sriracha, optional)
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or soy sauce
→ Garnishes
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Lemon slices, for garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
# How to Make It:
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Start by heating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a big bowl, toss the chicken with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Let it marinate for a bit.
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Trim the tough ends off the asparagus and give them a rinse. Lay the asparagus spears on one side of a large baking sheet and sprinkle some salt and black pepper on top.
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Grab a small bowl and whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, hot sauce, chicken broth or soy sauce, and lemon juice until everything's blended well.
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On the baking sheet, put the seasoned chicken pieces next to the asparagus. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce evenly over both the chicken and the asparagus.
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Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and isn't pink anymore. Take it out and top with chopped parsley, extra crushed red pepper flakes, and lemon slices. Enjoy right away!
# Extra Information:
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Cut the chicken pieces evenly for the best cooking results.