🌿 Zesty Lemon Chicken with Asparagus: A Bright & Flavorful Spring Dinner

If sunshine had a flavor, it would taste like this Lemon Chicken with Asparagus. 🌞
It’s light, fresh, and just the right balance of tangy, garlicky, and creamy — the kind of meal that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together (even if your kitchen looks like a scene from a cooking show gone slightly off-script).

This recipe is one of our go-tos when we want something that feels fancy but secretly takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s spring on a plate — juicy pan-seared chicken, tender-crisp asparagus, and a lemon-dijon sauce that will make you want to lick the spoon.

🛒 What You’ll Need

Simple ingredients, big flavor — all pantry staples you probably already have on hand:

• 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless & skinless)

• 1/4 cup gluten-free flour (for that light, golden coating)

• Sea salt & black pepper (because seasoning = love)

• 2 tbsp avocado oil

• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and halved

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 cup chicken stock

• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 2 tsp zest

• 2 tsp dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (plus a little extra for flair ✨)

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Without Breaking a Sweat)

1. Pound It Out
   Slice and pound the chicken to even thickness — about ¼ inch thick. (This helps it cook evenly and stay juicy!)

2. Flour Power
   Mix your flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken piece lightly — we’re going for “crispy golden perfection,” not “snowstorm.”

3. Sear It Up
   Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until golden brown — about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.

4. Veggie Time
   Toss in asparagus and garlic. Let them mingle in the pan for a minute before adding chicken stock, lemon juice, zest, and dijon.

5. Simmer & Shine
   Let that sauce simmer until the asparagus is tender and the flavors are dancing. Stir in parsley, return the chicken, and coat it with that zesty sauce.

6. Serve & Savor
   Garnish with more parsley, grab a fork, and prepare to question why you ever ordered takeout.

💡 Pro Tips

• Make it Paleo/Grain-Free: Swap the flour for tapioca or arrowroot starch.

• Want a Thicker Sauce? Whisk a little water with starch and add it before the chicken goes back in.

• Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days — perfect for next-day lunches.

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

This Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is:
✔️ Fresh and light but still satisfying
✔️ Easy enough for a weeknight
✔️ Naturally gluten-free (and Paleo-friendly!)
✔️ Bursting with zesty, springtime flavor

It’s the kind of meal that’ll have your family asking, “Wait… did you really make this?” — and you can just smile and nod. 😉