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Lemon chicken with asparagus, browned lemon slices, and butter on a ceramic plate

Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Lemon Slices with Butter

Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is a quick skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, crisp asparagus, and bright caramelized lemon flavor. It is an easy weeknight meal with a fresh, savory appeal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 (nutrition is for 4 servings)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 232
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
Asparagus and Lemon
  • 1-2 cups chopped asparagus
  • 2 lemons, sliced
Optional
  • 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons butter (optional, see FAQ notes)
  • parsley for topping (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cover the chicken breasts and pound them until each piece is about 3/4 inch thick. If the breasts are very thick, slice them horizontally instead to create thinner pieces.
  2. Combine the flour with the salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Coat each chicken breast evenly in the flour mixture.
Cooking
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side until browned, adding lemon pepper seasoning directly to each side while it cooks.
  2. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate once it is browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the chopped asparagus to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until bright green and tender crisp. Remove the asparagus and set aside.
  4. Place the lemon slices flat in the skillet and cook for a few minutes on each side without stirring so they brown and absorb the skillet flavors. Remove the lemons from the pan and set aside.
Assembly
  1. Return the asparagus and chicken to the skillet, then arrange the lemon slices on top.

Notes

Flattening the chicken breasts helps create more even pieces for cooking and browning.