Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 3–4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 4 pounds)
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon pepper (divided)
- For the Asparagus:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb asparagus (trimmed)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Asparagus: Rinse the asparagus and trim off the woody ends. Set aside.
- Make the Herb Butter: In a small bowl, mix the butter, lemon zest, half the lemon juice, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Carefully separate the skin from the meat using your fingers. Rub some of the butter herb mixture under the skin, then spread the rest over the tops of the chicken breasts. Season with half of the kosher salt and pepper.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add the Asparagus: After 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Place the asparagus around the chicken and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining kosher salt and pepper, and top the asparagus with Parmesan cheese.
- Finish Baking: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Final Touches: Remove from the oven and squeeze the remaining half of the lemon juice over the chicken and veggies.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the asparagus before baking for a bit of spice.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- If you prefer boneless chicken, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
