Grilled Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
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The smell of summer grilling, fresh-cut grass, and a little coconut sunscreen never get old. It’s one of those memories from childhood that I’ll never forget, and I can’t wait to share those times with my own kids now! Growing up, my parents taught me how to grill like a pro. Aimery loves being in the backyard while we grill because he’s such a great helper, just like I used to be! Ben and I love making healthy dishes on the grill to spice up our normal meal routines.
However, my least favorite part of making any meal is the clean-up afterward. The dishes pile up and no one feels like cleaning after a delicious meal together. I want to make sure I’m consistently modeling and creating a healthy home environment for my babies, so keeping a sanitized kitchen is key. Keeping all of my kitchen and preparation surfaces clean has always been a high priority, but now, it’s more important than ever before to keep my family safe. New Dixie Ultra™ Cutting Boards eliminate those problems altogether. Say goodbye to cross-contamination! These disposable cutting boards are the perfect addition to meal prepping because they hold in all those juices or cut veggie ends that would otherwise be spread across your countertop. They help to end the spread of germs while cooking by providing a fresh and clean surface every single time. I used a few during this recipe to cut my asparagus and slice my chicken on. They were an absolute lifesaver during this process!
Lemon Chicken is good, but Grilled Lemon Chicken is my favorite! It’s a quick and easy meal that is almost fool-proof. Throw in a vegetable, like an asparagus, and you’ve got yourself a dinner. All that’s left to do is round up your mess, grab your used Dixie Ultra™ Cutting Boards, and toss it all away. Trust me, it doesn’t get much easier than that. No more dishes? Yes please! Just prep, cut, and toss.
Check out my all-time favorite Grilled Lemon Chicken & Asparagus recipe and let me know if you’ll be grilling it up this summer!
What you’ll need:
For the Chicken:
4 chicken thighs
¼ cup olive oil
1 large lemon
1 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves
Salt and pepper
Parsley, to garnish
For the Asparagus:
2 bunches asparagus
1 medium lemon
½ tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a large bowl, start by marinating chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
While waiting for the chicken to marinate, toss asparagus with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Once chicken is marinated, preheat your grill to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes and then flip for another 5-7 minutes, or until juices run dry.
Add asparagus to the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side.
Remove chicken and asparagus from the grill. Using a Dixie cutting board, chop chicken into strips. Immediately serve with parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Yes, that’s it, I promise! Five steps are really all it takes to have a delicious dinner prepped, cooked, and ready to be served. The amount of dishes that the Dixie Ultra™ Cutting Boards have saved me from is astronomical. More time is leftover at the end of the night to spend with my kids and relax, rather than using it to clean. My family grabs the Dixie Ultra™ Cutting Boards at Walmart located in the foil aisle. They’re affordable, too, so it doesn’t hurt the wallet. After using them, I won’t be going back to the old ways. Next Walmart pickup order that you place, add some to your cart and see the hype for yourself!
Are you a summer-grilling fan? Let me know what your favorite food is to grill down below in the comment section! Plus, if you loved this recipe, share it with your friends to make during a summer hangout!