One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken & Asparagus
Golden, juicy chicken with a sticky honey-lemon glaze and crisp-tender asparagus—all roasted together on one pan for the easiest, most flavorful dinner! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is light, fresh, and bursting with flavor while keeping cleanup to a minimum. Just throw it on a sheet pan, bake, and enjoy a restaurant-worthy meal in 35 minutes! Serve it with rice, potatoes, or eat it straight from the pan—because trust me, the sauce is that good.
One Pan Honey Lemon Chicken & Asparagus
A quick and easy sheet pan meal where the oven does all the work! Tender, juicy chicken with a delicious honey-lemon glaze, paired with roasted asparagus for a healthy, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray (for greasing)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pinch salt (to season)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 37-40 asparagus spears, woody ends removed
- 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare
- Position the oven rack in the middle and preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts on the sheet and season with a pinch of salt.
Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, honey, soy sauce (if using), garlic, half of the parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour ¾ of the mixture over the chicken. Arrange lemon slices on top.
- Add extra salt and pepper if desired.
Bake the Chicken
- Cover the baking sheet with foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
Add Asparagus & Finish Cooking
- Remove the foil, arrange asparagus around the chicken, and drizzle the remaining honey-lemon mixture over the asparagus.
- Season the asparagus with salt and pepper.
- Return to the oven and broil or grill until the chicken is golden brown and asparagus is tender.
Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle the remaining parsley over the dish.
- Serve warm with rice, potatoes, or your favorite side.
Notes
- Inspired by the Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe.
- For extra caramelization, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
