A bright Pacific Northwest spring dinner: lemon-garlic chicken breast cutlets roasted until juicy, paired with caramelized in-season asparagus and crispy potatoes. It feels fresh and polished, with plenty of color from green asparagus and blistered tomatoes.
Details
Ingredients
- Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb 5.49/lb
- Fresh Green Asparagus 1 lb 1.99/lb
- Yukon Gold Potatoes 1 lb 1.49/lb
- Private Selection® Petite Grape Snacking Tomatoes 10 oz, use 1/2 package 3.99
- Garlic 2 cloves 1.50
- Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag 1 lemon 4.99
- Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary 1 teaspoon, chopped 2.79
- Parsley 1 tablespoon, chopped 1.69
- Olive oil 3 tablespoons
- Kosher salt 1 1/4 teaspoons
- Black pepper 3/4 teaspoon
- Paprika 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan or large baking dish for easy cleanup.
- Wash and dry 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch wedges. Toss the potato wedges with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Spread the potatoes cut side down on one half of the sheet pan.
- Roast the potato wedges at 425°F for 15 minutes.
- While the potatoes start, trim 1 pound asparagus by snapping or cutting off the woody ends. Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Halve enough of the 10-ounce grape tomatoes to make about 5 ounces.
- Pat dry 1 pound chicken breast. If thick, slice horizontally into 2 thinner cutlets for quick, even cooking. In a bowl, combine the chicken with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 grated garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- After the potatoes have roasted 15 minutes, remove the pan. Turn the potatoes. Add the asparagus and halved tomatoes to the empty side of the pan. Lay the chicken cutlets over the vegetables or on a second lightly oiled pan if needed for space.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the asparagus is tender-crisp. If you want more color, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end.
- Rest the chicken for 3 minutes. Finely chop 1 tablespoon parsley and sprinkle it over the asparagus, tomatoes, and chicken. Squeeze a little more lemon juice over everything.
- Plate restaurant-style by stacking the potato wedges slightly off-center, leaning the sliced chicken against them, and laying the asparagus beside. Spoon the blistered tomatoes around the plate for color and finish with any pan juices.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-20
Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving. About 46g protein, 28g carbohydrate, 34g fat, 5g fiber. Balanced, high-protein dinner with a generous vegetable portion.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc highlights the lemon and asparagus, while an unoaked Chardonnay also works nicely for the roast chicken and potatoes.