Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Roasted Veggies
This healthy lemon garlic chicken with roasted veggies is a bright, flavorful one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and fresh asparagus. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers balanced nutrition with minimal prep and cleanup.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and paprika. Toss well to coat.
- Toss halved baby potatoes with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken and potatoes evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add asparagus to the pan, toss gently, and return to the oven for 12–15 minutes until everything is cooked through.
- Let rest for 2–3 minutes, then serve with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, cut chicken and potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper roasting. Adjust lemon juice to taste after cooking for extra brightness. Swap chicken for tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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