Lemon Chicken Asparagus Recipe

Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 191, Total Fat 6gm, Saturated Fat 1gm

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp pepper, fresh ground
  • 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 4 slices low-fat turkey ham
  • 8 lemon slices, for garnish

    • Instructions:

    1. In medium bowl, combine chicken, lemon juice, 1/2 of the salt, pepper and lemon zest.
    2. Toss to mix.
    3. On a large flat plate, coat the chicken with the seasoned bread crumbs.
    4. Spray Pam on a non-stick skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
    5. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until golden brown outside and white throughout but still juicy, about 5-7 minutes.
    6. Place chicken on a serving platter.
    7. Meanwhile, steam the fresh asparagus for approximately 5-7 minutes.
    8. When done, season the asparagus with the remaining lemon zest and salt and pepper.
    9. Divide asparagus into 4 bundles.
    10. Wrap each asparagus bundle with a slice of the turkey "ham" and place on top of chicken.
    11. Garnish with lemon slices.