Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus Salad

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 (6-oz) pkg mixed greens
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Whisk together oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Pound chicken to an even thickness in a zip-top plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a meat mallet; season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, in 1 Tbsp hot oil mixture per batch in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes per side or until done. Remove from skillet, and let stand 5 minutes; thinly slice.
  4. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in skillet in 1 Tbsp oil mixture 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Divide asparagus among 6 plates; top with salad greens and chicken. Drizzle with remaining dressing mixture, and sprinkle with cheese.

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