Healthy Recipes

Spicy Lemon-Herb Chicken & Asparagus Skillet

Spicy Lemon-Herb Chicken & Asparagus Skillet

Healthy recipe · Dinner
30 min1 serving450 kcal

A balanced dinner recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein45 g · 58% kcal
Carbohydrates15 g · 19% kcal
Fats8 g · 23% kcal

Ingredients

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
    Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast200g
  • Fresh Asparagus Spears
    Fresh Asparagus Spears150g
  • Lemon
    Lemon1/2
  • Garlic
    Garlic2 cloves
  • Fresh Parsley
    Fresh Parsley1 tbsp, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    Red Pepper Flakes1/4 tsp (or to taste)
  • Olive Oil
    Olive Oil1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add asparagus spears and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and asparagus. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.

  6. 6

    Stir to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories450kcal
Protein45g
Carbs15g
Fats8g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast16531 g0 g3.6 g
Fresh Asparagus Spears202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Lemon291.1 g9.3 g0.3 g
Garlic1496.4 g33.1 g0.5 g
Fresh Parsley363 g6 g0.3 g
Red Pepper Flakes28214 g54 g13 g
Olive Oil8840 g0 g100 g
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