NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz chicken breast

1.5 cups asparagus

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 whole lemon

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and toss the spears on the baking sheet with 0.5 tbsp of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

• 3

  Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with the dried oregano, garlic powder, remaining salt, and remaining pepper.

• 4

  Heat the remaining 0.5 tbsp of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

• 5

  Sear the chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.

• 6

  Transfer the skillet to the oven along with the baking sheet of asparagus.

• 7

  Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the asparagus is tender.

• 8

  Remove from the oven and squeeze the juice of the half lemon over both the chicken and the asparagus.

• 9

  Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the asparagus and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.