Best 9 Lemon Chicken And Asparagus Over Rice Recipes

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Lemon chicken and asparagus over rice is a delicious and easy dish to make for any occasion. The combination of lemon, chicken, and asparagus creates a flavorful and balanced meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, as the asparagus is a good source of vitamins and minerals. The lemon and chicken also provide a good source of protein, making this a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON-ASPARAGUS RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 a

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion (1/2-inch dice)
1 1/2 cups long-grained white rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon slice (1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1 pound fresh asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toast the grains, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to look opaque (bright white), about 4 minutes. Add the water, butter, lemon slice, and lemon zest, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks and discard them. Cut the spears on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Fill a large non-reactive pot with a steamer rack with 1/2 inch water, place the pot over medium heat, and bring the water to a simmer. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl and toss in the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS OVER RICE



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Over Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Christine Bettiga

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
6 -8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
  • Stir in the garlic and red pepper.
  • Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the zest, lemon pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Add the liquids, bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately over hot rice.

ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE



Asparagus and Lemon Chicken with Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Salt and pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup water, white wine or chicken stock
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken pieces with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and red pepper. Add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the zest and 1/2 cup liquid and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Serve immediately over hot rice.

LEMON CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
1/2 lb asparagus, cut into diagonal pieces (discard tough part of spear)
1 carrot, julienned

Steps:

  • In a glass dish, stir together soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch.
  • Add chicken and coat well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and fry till softened.
  • Reserving the marinade, add the chicken, followed by scallions, asparagus, and carrot.
  • Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add marinade and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 49.4, Sodium 526.6, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 22.3

CHICKEN-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



Chicken-Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon-Caper Sauce image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, split
16 medium-thin asparagus stalks, ends neatly trimmed, stalks peeled
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
4 teaspoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • For the chicken, place 1 piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat pounder or the bottom of a heavy pan to pound the chicken into an 1/8-inch thick paillard. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Season the chicken and asparagus with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 paillard on a work surface and place 4 asparagus spears across the chicken about 1/3 of the way up. Roll up the chicken, encasing the asparagus. Repeat with remaining chicken and asparagus.
  • Combine the water and lemon juice in a large pot with a steamer insert. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Place the chicken rolls in the insert and steam until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon rind, chicken broth and lemon juice and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the capers, parsley, salt and pepper. Place 1 chicken roll on each of 4 plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1074 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO



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Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.

Provided by stefychefy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
  • Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
  • Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

LEMON ROASTED SPRING CHICKEN WITH ASPARAGUS



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Pop all the ingredients for this lemon roasted chicken into a roasting tin. With asparagus and peas, the colours and flavours sing spring

Provided by Shivi Ramoutar

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks), bone-in, skin-on
2 small onions, cut into quarters
6 garlic cloves, unpeeled, bashed
1 lemon, sliced and pips removed
500g asparagus, woody ends trimmed
100g fresh or frozen peas
1 heaped tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
100ml chicken stock
25g butter
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the chicken pieces, onion wedges, garlic, lemon slices, asparagus and peas in a roasting tin in a single layer, then sprinkle over the oregano, drizzle with the olive oil and pour over the stock. Give everything a good stir to mix well, then dot the butter over the chicken pieces and season well. Cover the whole tin with foil and bake for 30 mins.
  • Remove the foil and bake for 20-30 mins more until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear, and the vegetables are tender.
  • Heat the grill to high. Put the tin under the grill for a few minutes to crisp up the chicken skin, if needed, being careful not to let the asparagus catch. Serve straight from the tin, or on a platter, with crusty bread to mop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

DILLED CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS



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If a delicious chicken and rice entrée is what you're craving, look no further than this mild herb-flavored rice dish with tender asparagus. -Mary Ann Marino, West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups water, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
9 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the rice, bouillon and 1 cup water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, combine the parsley, lemon juice, oil, dill and salt; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, bring remaining water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In the same skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until juices run clear; drain. Add the rice, asparagus and lemon mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS LEMON STIR FRY RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-1968

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium shoyu or soy sauce (or Tamari for GF)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tbsp canola or grapeseed oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
fresh black pepper, to taste
.

Steps:

  • Lightly season the chicken with salt. In a small bowl, combine chicken broth and soy sauce. In a second small bowl combine the cornstarch and water and mix well to combine. Heat a large non-stick wok over medium-high heat, when hot add 1 teaspoon of the oil, then add the asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside. Increase the heat to high, then add 1 teaspoon of oil and half of the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove and set aside and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken. Set aside. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil and cook about 1-1/2 minutes. Add lemon juice and cornstarch mixture and stir well, when it simmers return the chicken and asparagus to the wok and mix well, remove from heat and serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and cooking tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce and free-range chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and asparagus, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the asparagus at the end of cooking: Asparagus cooks quickly, so add it to the pan towards the end of cooking to prevent it from overcooking.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs will help to infuse it with flavor.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after cooking, while the chicken and asparagus are still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

This lemon chicken and asparagus over rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the asparagus is crisp and tender, and the rice is fluffy and perfectly cooked. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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