Imagine a meal that's not just food, but a culinary adventure waiting to unfold right in your backyard! This Grilled Chicken with Asparagus recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality dinner that's surprisingly simple to create. With just a few fresh ingredients and some grilling magic, you'll transform ordinary chicken and asparagus into a mouthwatering masterpiece that will have everyone asking, "Who's the chef?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Brush the chicken breasts evenly with the prepared marinade, ensuring they are fully coated on all sides.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375-400°F. Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears by snapping or cutting the bottom inch.
- Toss the asparagus with remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts on the hot grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 4 minutes of cooking, place asparagus spears on the grill perpendicular to grate lines.
- Grill asparagus for 3-4 minutes, turning once, until they are tender and have light char marks.
- Remove chicken and asparagus from grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and asparagus before serving.
- Plate the grilled chicken alongside the asparagus and serve hot.
Tips
- Always pat chicken dry before marinating to help the seasoning adhere better and ensure a perfect sear.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- For beautiful grill marks on asparagus, place them perpendicular to the grate lines.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after grilling to lock in those delicious juices.
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus spears and trim the woody ends for the best texture.
- Clean and oil your grill grates before cooking to prevent sticking and ensure easy food release.
- Don't overcrowd the grill - give each piece of chicken and asparagus enough space to cook evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 79kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 36mg
