Ellie's Kitchen: Baked Lemon Chicken with Asparagus and Potatoes

So, Tuesday's dinner. It was indeed a win, with everything cooking up just right, and tasting oh so good; even Littler Son ate all his dinner. 

Here is the recipe from Well Plated by Erin:

Baked Lemon Chicken

Easy, healthy Baked Lemon Chicken with garlic, rosemary, potatoes, and asparagus. Everything cooks on ONE pan. Delicious and perfect for busy weeknights!
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 2 pounds thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed and discarded, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 bunches)
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 large lemon, juice and zest (you should have about 1/4 cup lemon juice total)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:


  1. Place a rack in the center of your oven, then preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place the potatoes in the center and top with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat, then spread into an even layer. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place the asparagus, chicken, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Drizzle with the lemon juice and add the lemon zest, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat, then transfer to the baking pan with the potatoes. With a spatula, loosely toss the ingredients so that they are evenly combined and spread into an even layer. Overlap the chicken as little as possible.
  3. Return the pan to the oven and bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, stirring once or twice throughout. The asparagus may release some liquid, which you can carefully pour off the pan, or use a slotted spoon or spatula to serve so that you do not get this liquid on your plate. Enjoy hot.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
https://www.wellplated.com/baked-lemon-chicken/#recipe
Mmmmm...potatoes


 Look out chickie, you're getting chopped
 Behold! Dinner.

Behold! The carnage! (Actually, this is from a different dinner, but it gives you a pretty good idea of what happens to my kitchen when I cook.)

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