Lemon-Dill Chicken

Spring Asparagus-Farro Salad
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • 6 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until done.
  2. Meanwhile, grate 1 tsp zest and squeeze 1 Tbsp juice from lemon. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with dill.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ cup quick-cooking farro (or use barley or quinoa)
  • ¾ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup lemon vinaigrette
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook farro according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cook asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8 minutes or until browned.
  3. Toss together farro, asparagus, nuts, vinaigrette, dill, and salt.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
180
284
464
Fat (g) 9 16 25
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2 4
Protein (g) 23 8 31
Carb (g) 1 30 31
Fiber (g) 0 6 6
Sodium (mg) 117 399 516

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