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Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken with Asparagus

A big, juicy chicken breast plus a full bunch of asparagus is the classic satisfying plate — high protein, high fiber, and dinner's on the table in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs)
  • 1 lb asparagus tough ends trimmed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Lemon wedges and chopped parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken, turn to coat, and marinate 15 minutes while the grill heats. (Even 15 minutes makes a real difference.)
  2. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Grill the chicken 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F inside). Rest 5 minutes — the juices redistribute instead of flooding the board.
  4. Grill the asparagus 4-5 minutes, turning once, until tender-crisp with charred spots.
  5. Serve the chicken over the asparagus with lemon wedges and parsley.