Mouthwatering Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus

Hey Everybody!

Today’s recipe is one for mouthwatering lemon parmesan chicken and asparagus. I am not kidding you; my mouth is literally watering as I type this. This meal is so delicious, it leaves you constantly thinking about when you can have it next! As I have mentioned before, I am known to be a picky eater so getting those veggies in is so tough for me. I have learned to love asparagus because of this meal!

I got this recipe from one of my good friend’s Lars Sundwell.

He got the recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron, though they call it one pan lemon parmesan chicken and asparagus. I think that title is misleading as this uses many items in the kitchen in order to prepare. (Though it is well worth it every time)

This recipe generally takes about 40 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders

1/3 cup flour

1 cup panko (found on the Asian Cooking Aisle)  

1 cup parmesan cheese separated

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3-4 lemons

1 tablespoon minced garlic

8 tablespoons melted butter separated

1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning

1 pound asparagus

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons honey

Optional: fresh parsley, 1 lemon for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Grab three bowls. Add the flour to one bowl.
3. Combine panko, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, dried parsley, garlic powder, about 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Stir.
4. In the final bowl, add 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest, 4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on lemon flavor intensity desired), minced garlic, and 5 tablespoons melted butter. Stir. Remove 4 tablespoons of this mixture and set aside.
5. Slice chicken breasts to the size of tenders (about 1 and 1/4th inch strips) or use chicken tenders.
6. Coat in flour, heavily dredge in garlic lemon mixture, and then coat in the Parmesan panko mixture.
7. Place on prepared sheet pan. Use any remaining Parmesan panko mixture and sprinkle over tenders. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over the tenders (I use Mrs. Dash lemon pepper)
8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove.
9. Flip the tenders to the other side.
10. Place the asparagus next to the tenders and drizzle the reserved lemon butter sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and toss with tongs.
11. If desired place lemon slices over the chicken (optional)
12. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.
13. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 3 tablespoons honey in a small bowl. Add some pepper and parsley if desired.
14. Remove from the oven and top with the honey lemon mixture and fresh parsley if desired and enjoy immediately.
15. Do not top chicken breasts with the honey lemon mixture unless eating immediately and aren’t planning on having leftovers since it will make it soggy.

If you want to visit the original site go to: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/one-pan-lemon-parmesan-chicken-and-asparagus-video/  

They even have a printable version of the recipe!

A few things that I have learned through making this recipe several times is that I like to steam my asparagus before baking it in the oven, if you forgot to get the lemons at the store it’s not the end of the world lemon juice works just fine, if you are cooking with your husband in the room make sure he knows that you set extra sauce to the side that you will be using (mine thought it was just another dirty dish and washed it down the drain lol).

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