Lemon Garlic Chicken with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper
3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them
4. Let sit for 10 minutes
5. Arrange asparagus around the chicken in the baking dish
6. Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the asparagus if desired
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and asparagus is tender
8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving
9. Serve warm, drizzling any pan juices over the chicken and asparagus