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Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

Juicy chicken and tender asparagus cooked in a bright, buttery lemon garlic dill sauce — a quick and flavorful one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice for marinade
Lemon Dill Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed
  • lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Zester

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  2. Sear chicken in skillet over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with broth, add lemon juice, zest, mustard, and dill.
  5. Add asparagus, cover, and cook 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add 2 tbsp cream for a richer sauce, or substitute salmon for a seafood version.