Best Lemon And Dill Butter Garlic Chicken And Asparagus Recipes

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LEMON-ASPARAGUS CHICKEN WITH DILL



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Cooking for 2 can often be a challenge. This recipe is easy to fix, has a pleasing apperance and best of all is suited for 2. It was in the Diabetic Cooking Magazine for May 2004.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked rice
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh asparagus, cut in 2 inch pieces
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in bite size pieces
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in chicken broth as per package directions, approximately 15 to 20 minutes for white rice.
  • Add the 1/2 cup water to a 12-inch nonstick skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Add the asparagus and return to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for approximately 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain asparagus and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and cook 3 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and add aspargus.
  • Cover and keep warm.
  • Combine the lemon juice, oil, dill and salt add to cooked rice.
  • Add the rice mixture to cooked chicken.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 265.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20.4

CHICKEN IN LEMON-DILL BUTTER



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Take the hassle out of dinner tonight with this quick and easy chicken dish. The flavors of lemon and dill pair deliciously with the chicken, and will give you a meal that everyone will love. Goes well with fresh steamed asparagus and new potatoes.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs frying chicken, cut up
1/2 lb butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, snipped

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a large, heavy-bottom skillet melt the butter over a medium-high flame.
  • To the melted butter add the lemon juice and zest, salt, garlic, paprika, and onion powder; bring to a boil.
  • Add to the skillet the chicken, pepper, mushrooms, and dill; bring back to bubbly.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Transfer the chicken to a warm serving platter, pour sauce over chicken. If desired garnish with snipped dill and lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1159.1, Fat 97.6, SaturatedFat 43.9, Cholesterol 377.4, Sodium 1150.4, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 65.9

ONE PAN LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by danielle0816_7151831

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
2 tablespoons flour (or almond flour for Paleo or Whole30/low carb)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups asparagus, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, garlic powder, lemon zest (save the juice), salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken with this until all the pieces are just coated.
  • Heat the olive over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the asparagus and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken broth and vinegar to the skillet. Stir and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken and let simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat or until chicken is fully cooked. Squeeze lemon juice over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 416.1, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 38.6

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON, DILL BUTTER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asparagus With Lemon, Dill Butter Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jennasthechef

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cleaned
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon dill
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Clean and snap off the woody ends of the asparagus.
  • In a large skillet add olive oil and butter and melt.
  • Add dill, asparagus and lemon juice and saute 15 minutes until asparagus is done but still has a crispness to it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.4, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 49.4, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.3, Protein 4.1

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