Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in lemon and garlic, served with buttered asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- While chicken cooks, melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add asparagus and sauté for 5 minutes until tender.
- Serve grilled chicken with buttered asparagus.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Adjust grilling time based on chicken thickness.
- Use fresh asparagus for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, lemon garlic, buttered asparagus, easy dinner