Elegant Lemon Thyme Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Herb Couscous

Name: Elegant Lemon Thyme Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Herb Couscous
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken breast (boneless and skinless); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon zest (freshly grated); 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tsp fresh thyme (chopped); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup couscous; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth (low sodium); 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)

StandardAmericanDinnerElegantEntertainingFlavorful

⏱️ 25m PREP

🔥 30m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 480 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A delightful and refined dish featuring succulent lemon thyme chicken, perfectly roasted asparagus, and a side of flavorful herb couscous.

Macronutrients per serving

103

grams

Protein

42.0g 41%

Fat

16.0g 16%

Carbs

45.0g 44%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Vitamin A

15% DV

Essential for vision and immune health

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Important for blood production

🔺 Calcium

6% DV

Crucial for bone health

🌾 Fiber

6 grams

Aids in digestion

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pieces chicken breast boneless and skinless
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Roasted Asparagus

1 pound asparagus trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Herb Couscous

1 cup couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth low sodium
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint chopped

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2 In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3 Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the lemon thyme mixture over them. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
4 Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until tender.
5 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
6 In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
7 Stir butter, parsley, and mint into the couscous.
8 To serve, arrange the chicken, roasted asparagus, and herb couscous on a platter for an elegant presentation.