This sheet pan lemon chicken with parmesan asparagus is a simple dish that everyone can make. It’s tasty and full of nutrients and protein from chicken breast and asparagus. The perfect amount of lemon and the right cooking time will make the chicken breast tender and tasty. Also, dijon mustard will make it more flavorful and more fragrant with herb de Provence which is one of the best spices for spring! It’s even better when paired with parmesan asparagus that is cooked in the right amount of time!
Total Time
45min
4.8
9 Ratings
Author: SideChef
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
4
(6 oz)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
•
2 1/2
cups
Asparagus
•
2
Lemons
, divided, juiced, zested
•
4
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
4
Tbsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
•
2
Tbsp
Panko Breadcrumbs
•
1
tsp
Herbes de Provence
•
1
tsp
Brown Sugar
•
1
Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
•
1/2
tsp
Salt
, divided
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
2
Tbsp
Butter
, melted
•
to taste
Fresh Parsley
Cooking Instructions
1.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2.
Place on top of Chicken Breasts (4) with plastic wrap and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound chicken breast into even thickness pieces (about 1/4 thickness of the original thickness). Season with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Pepper (1/4 tsp).
3.
In a small bowl, add Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Lemon Juice (2), Lemon Zest, Garlic (4 cloves), Brown Sugar (1 tsp), and Herbes de Provence (1 tsp). Mix to combine.
4.
Brush the lemon mixture on the chicken breast on both sides, make sure that every part of the chicken is well coated with the mixture.
5.
Place the chicken in the middle of the greased baking tray. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
6.
In a small bowl, add Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) and Panko Breadcrumbs (2 Tbsp). Mix to combine.
7.
Combine Salt (1/4 tsp) and Pepper (1/4 tsp) in Butter (2 Tbsp) and brush on Asparagus (2 1/2 cups).
8.
Remove the tray from the oven, then arrange the chicken to the center and lay the asparagus around the edges of the tray. Sprinkle the parmesan mixture on top of the asparagus. Bake for 7 more minutes.
9.
Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and lemon slices. Serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
294
FAT
10.3 g
PROTEIN
39.6 g
CARBS
10.9 g
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