Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Asparagus
play icon

13 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Parmesan Asparagus

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!
Love This Recipe?
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!
author_avatar
Bite

45MINS

Total Time

$3.85

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
4
(6 oz)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Asparagus
2 1/2 cups
Asparagus
ends trimmed
Lemon
2
Lemons, divided, juiced, zested
1 lemon for zest and juice and 1 for thin slices
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 Tbsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp
Panko Breadcrumbs
Herbes de Provence
1 tsp
Herbes de Provence
Brown Sugar
1 tsp
Brown Sugar
Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt, divided
set aside 1/4 tsp for asparagus
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
set aside 1/8 tsp for parmesan mixture
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter, melted
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley
Love This Recipe?
author_avatar
Bite

Cooking Instructions

Hide images
step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 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).
step 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.
step 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.
step 5
Place the chicken in the middle of the greased baking tray. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
step 6
In a small bowl, add Grated Parmesan Cheese (4 Tbsp) and Panko Breadcrumbs (2 Tbsp). Mix to combine.
step 7
Combine Salt (1/4 tsp) and Pepper (1/4 tsp) in Butter (2 Tbsp) and brush on Asparagus (2 1/2 cups).
step 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.
step 9
Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and lemon slices. Serve.

Watch Full Video

RECIPES TAG

Budget-Friendly
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Easter
Low-Calorie
Quick & Easy
Mother's Day
Spring
Vegetables
top