Description
A flavorful Mediterranean lemon chicken dish served with lemon butter pasta and grilled asparagus. Perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz pasta
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Mix lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with marinade and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and toss with butter, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill asparagus for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Serve chicken with pasta and asparagus.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor.
- Adjust lemon zest for preferred tanginess.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Mediterranean lemon chicken, lemon butter pasta, grilled asparagus