Easy One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus Recipe - Guide Recipe
Easy One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus Recipe - Lightly breaded garlic lemon parmesan chicken and asparagus all cooked on ONE pan. Easy and delicious dinner! This dinner is so easy to make and bursting with fresh Spring flavors. #easydinnerrecipe #easychickenrecipe #chickenrecipe #chicken #dinner #parmesan #asparagus #lemon #onepan #onepanrecipe #maindish #dish
Ingredients:
- 1 cup parmesan cheese separated
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 cup panko*
- 3-4 lemons
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 8 tablespoons melted butter separated , I use unsalted
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 pound asparagus
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Optional: fresh parsley , 1 lemon for topping
- First , preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Then , grab three bowls. Add the flour to one bowl.
- Combine panko , 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , dried parsley , garlic powder , about 1/2 teaspoon each of salt (I use seasoned salt) and pepper. Stir.
- 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.
- Slice chicken breasts to the size of tenders (about 1 and 1/4th inch strips) or use chicken tenders.
- Coat in flour , heavily dredge in garlic lemon mixture , and then coat in the Parmesan panko mixture.
- 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)
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove.
- Flip the tenders to the other side.
- 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.
- If desired place lemon slices over the chicken (optional)
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.
- 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.
- Remove from the oven and top with the honey lemon mixture and fresh parsley if desired and enjoy immediately.
- 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.
NOTES:
*Panko is generally used in Japanese cooking and it can be found in the grocery store in the Asian foods aisle.
Recipe adapted from: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/one-pan-lemon-parmesan-chicken-and-asparagus-video/