Name: Lemon Herb Baked Chicken with Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 300 g asparagus spears; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 piece lemon; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
boneless, skinless chicken breasts	2 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
asparagus spears	300 g	30	3g	6g	0g
olive oil	2 tbsp	124	0g	0g	14g
lemon	0.5 piece	8	0g	3g	0g
garlic powder	1 tsp	5	0g	1g	0g
dried oregano	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
dried thyme	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub half of this mixture over the chicken breasts.
Step 3
Trim the woody ends off the asparagus spears. On the prepared baking sheet, toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil mixture, ensuring they are lightly coated.
Step 4
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on one side of the baking sheet and the asparagus on the other. Slice the lemon half into thin rounds and place them over the chicken.
Step 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F) and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
Step 6
Remove from the oven, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve immediately with the roasted asparagus.