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A light and flavorful Spring Lemon Chicken dinner, ready to serve.

Spring Lemon Chicken Dinner

This Spring Lemon Chicken Dinner is a light, fresh, and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken is infused with citrus and herbs, then served with crisp-tender asparagus, sweet cherry tomatoes, and bright green peas.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs total, pounded to even thickness
  • 2 lemons 1 juiced and 1 thinly sliced
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Vegetables & Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Combine chicken breasts, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken and set aside, tented with foil.
  2. In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil if needed. Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in cherry tomatoes and peas. Pour in chicken broth or white wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the liquid slightly reduces.
Serving
  1. Return cooked chicken breasts to the pan with the vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley and reserved lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken overnight. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken to ensure a good crust. Feel free to use other seasonal vegetables like snap peas or zucchini.