Lemon-Herb Chicken with Roasted Asparagus and Potatoes
A bright, weeknight-friendly Pacific Northwest-leaning dinner that makes smart use of sale chicken breast, in-season WA asparagus, sweet yellow onion, and juicy grape tomatoes. The chicken is quickly seared and finished with a lemony pan sauce, then plated over crisp-edged roasted potatoes with a tangle of glossy asparagus for color and snap.
Back to full listIngredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb $5.49
- Fresh Asparagus 1 lb $5.99
- Kroger® Yellow Onion 3 lb Bag 1 medium onion $3.49
- Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon $4.99
- Kroger® Russet Potatoes 1 lb $2.99
- Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes 10 oz $3.99
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50
- Pantry: olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons
- Pantry: dried oregano 1 teaspoon
- Pantry: kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoons
- Pantry: black pepper 3/4 teaspoon
- Pantry: butter 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 lb Kroger® Russet Potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch wedges. Peel 1 medium Kroger® Yellow Onion and cut it into thick wedges. Trim 1 lb Fresh Asparagus, cutting off the woody ends. Halve 10 oz Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes. Finely mince 2 cloves Garlic. Zest 1 lemon and juice half of it; cut the remaining half into wedges for serving.
- Toss the 1 lb potato wedges with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. Spread the potatoes on one side of a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes start roasting, pat dry 1 lb Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! If the breasts are thick, slice horizontally into 2 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden, then turn and cook 2 minutes more on the second side. Transfer the skillet off the heat briefly.
- After the potatoes have roasted 15 minutes, add the asparagus, onion wedges, and halved tomatoes to the open side of the sheet pan. Toss the vegetables with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Return the sheet pan to the oven. Place the skillet with the chicken in the oven as well. Roast 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Set the chicken on a plate to rest. Put the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon butter, the lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir for 30 seconds, then add 2 tablespoons water to loosen the browned bits into a quick sauce. Swirl until glossy.
- To plate, spoon the roasted potato wedges slightly off-center on each plate. Lean the chicken cutlets against the potatoes, then arrange the asparagus and roasted onion in a loose bundle alongside. Scatter the blistered tomatoes over the top for color. Spoon the lemon-garlic pan sauce over the chicken and finish with a final squeeze of lemon if desired.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-16
Health notes: About 620 calories per serving. Approx. 46g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 30g fat, 4g fiber. Balanced high-protein meal with a generous portion of spring vegetables.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the lemon-herb profile and asparagus; if you prefer red, a light Pinot Noir works with the roasted chicken and potatoes without overpowering the vegetables.