Start by preheating your oven to 425°F for roasting the asparagus.
Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the juice of half a lemon with minced garlic.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breast and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
While the chicken is searing, toss the asparagus with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
Place the asparagus in the preheated oven and roast for about 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly crispy.
During the final minute of chicken cooking, pour the lemon garlic mixture over the chicken in the skillet to allow the flavors to meld.
Once the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the pan-seared chicken alongside the roasted asparagus and enjoy your balanced, flavor-packed meal.