Can I use chicken thighs instead?

Yes, boneless thighs work great. Adjust cooking time to 5-6 minutes per side.

What can I serve this with?

Rice, couscous, or crusty bread all pair well to soak up the honey butter sauce.

Can I skip the flour dredge?

Yes, for a gluten-free version, simply season the chicken directly with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper.

5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus

Name: 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 tsp salt and pepper; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning; 1.5 cup asparagus; 2 whole lemons; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp fresh parsley

A bright, 20-minute lemon chicken with tender asparagus and caramelized lemon slices, using just 5 core ingredients.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

20 min

Servings

Calories

310/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesAmerican Cuisine

DinnerQuick & EasyGluten-Free

Nutrition Per Serving

310Calories

28gProtein

15gCarbs

16gFat

2gFiber

9gSugar

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 tsp salt and pepper
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
1.5 cup asparagus
2 whole lemons
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh parsley

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Prepare the chicken

Pound each chicken breast to an even 3/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Combine the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.

Sear the chicken

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once foaming, add the chicken and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning directly into the pan while cooking. Transfer chicken to a plate.

8 min

Cook asparagus and lemon

In the same skillet, add the asparagus pieces and sauté until tender-crisp and bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. Lay lemon slices flat in the pan and cook for a couple of minutes on each side without moving them, allowing them to caramelize.

5 min

Make honey butter sauce and serve

Return the chicken, asparagus, and caramelized lemons to the skillet. Melt butter with honey in the pan and drizzle over everything. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

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Tips & Variations

Pounding the chicken to even thickness ensures it cooks evenly and quickly
Don't move the lemon slices while they caramelize — let them develop deep golden color on each side

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken thighs instead?: Yes, boneless thighs work great. Adjust cooking time to 5-6 minutes per side.
What can I serve this with?: Rice, couscous, or crusty bread all pair well to soak up the honey butter sauce.
Can I skip the flour dredge?: Yes, for a gluten-free version, simply season the chicken directly with salt, pepper, and lemon pepper.

Recipe inspired by the original at pinchofyum.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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