Posted by Leah Itsines
on February 15, 2021
This lemon and herb chicken is super delicious and perfect for an easy, light dinner.. and you won't believe the taste!! Just TRY and convince me otherwise 👀
Chicken with Lemon & Herb Butter
Serves 2 (one breast each)
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 10 asparagus spears, with bottoms cut off
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 brown onion, sliced thinly
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon rind
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- Rice to serve
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl add lemon rind, garlic, chilli, parsley, turmeric, butter, salt and pepper and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well.
- Add chicken to the mixture and coat well. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 1-2 hours.
- On a large pan, splash 1 tbsp. olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Add asparagus and onion to the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes or until asparagus has softened and onion is translucent.
- Take asparagus out of the pan and place 1 tbsp of butter into the pan.
- Cook chicken breast for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until completely cooked though (make sure to cut open to check!)
- Leave to rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting.
- Serve with rice & asparagus.