One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus
This One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus provides 1g protein and 60 calories per serving — a vegetable-forward side requiring separate protein pairing. Four servings prepare quickly on the stovetop, functioning as a low-calorie complement to higher-protein mains during cutting phases.
Ingredients
- •Cooking spray (per 1-second spray)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(80g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •1 teaspoon salt (or more to your tastes)
- •½ teaspoon cracked pepper (to taste)
- •Asparagus
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Arrange oven shelf to the middle of your oven. Preheat oven 200°C | 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking oil spray. Arrange chicken on the sheet and season with salt; set aside.
- 2Combine together the lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, half of the parsley, salt and pepper. Pour three quarters of the honey lemon mixture over the chicken. Arrange the lemon slices over the top. Season with extra salt and pepper, if desired.
- 3Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Uncover, arrange the asparagus around the chicken. Pour the remaining honey lemon mixture over the asparagus; season the asparagus with salt and pepper. Return to the oven to grill or broil until the chicken is golden and the asparagus is cooked. Garnish with the remaining parsley.
- 4Serve with a side of rice or potatoes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
60
calories
1g
protein
0g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 16g
- Saturated fat
- 0.0g
- Sodium
- 141 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.4g
4 servings per batch · ~50g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus have per serving?
Each serving contains only 1g of protein and 60 calories. This is a vegetable-focused side dish rather than a protein-centric main, with 16g carbs and negligible fat.
How long does One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that produces 4 servings in one pan on the stovetop. Despite minimal time investment, you're getting four ready-to-eat portions for the week.
Is One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken Asparagus good for fat loss?
At only 60 calories per serving with 1g protein, this recipe functions as a zero-impact vegetable side rather than a macro-hitting main. It pairs well with higher-protein entrées during fat loss phases when volume and satiety matter.
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