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Lemon feta chicken and asparagus
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Lemon Feta Chicken & Asparagus

This Lemon Feta Chicken & Asparagus is a bright, flavorful dish that comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: asparagus, Chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 452kcal
Author: Angela Morris

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges

For the asparagus:

  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus woody ends removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup feta crumbled
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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Instructions

For the chicken:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and all the spices. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later use.
  • Add the chicken to the remaining marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • When you’re ready to cook, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken on both sides to golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the top and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.

For the asparagus:

  • Toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until tender-crisp and slightly charred, about 4 minutes.
  • In a bowl or jar, mix together the dressing ingredients. Shake well to emulsify.
  • Serve the asparagus with the dressing poured over.
  • You might wish to add extra feta cheese and lemon zest as garnish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1866IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 5mg