Lemon Thyme Chicken with Asparagus

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Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
  • a pinch salt/pepper
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2-3 bunches asparagus (24 spears)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C | 400° F.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and dried thyme.
  • Heat a large (34 cm or 13-14 inch) cast iron skillet (or heavy based oven-proof pan), over medium-high heat.
  • When the skillet (or pan) is hot, add the oil. Sear the chicken breasts on each side until olden and crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Add the garlic to the centre of the pan, and cook while stirring, for one minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the lemon juice, and sprinkle over fresh thyme leaves from 2 sprigs. Place another 2 sprigs around the chicken.
  • Transfer skillet (or pan), to the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
  • Add the asparagus spears to the pan during the last 12 minutes of cook time.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and leaves from the remaining sprig of thyme.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 34.1gFat: 8.7g
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