Description
A quick and satisfying dish blending pan-fried chicken with bright lemon, honey, and fresh asparagus, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, then add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest.
- Add the asparagus to the same pan and sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice until combined.
- Slice the chicken and serve on a plate with the asparagus, drizzling the honey butter sauce over the top.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, replace butter with neutral oil and a plant-based spread. Be sure to cook asparagus quickly to maintain its vibrant color and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort/Modern Home
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg