Balsamic Chicken With Roasted Orange Asparagus

Name: Balsamic Chicken With Roasted Orange Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon oregano, crushed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided; 4 small bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned (2 pounds); ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 4 orange wedges; shredded orange peel

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 small bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned (2 pounds)
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 orange wedges
shredded orange peel

1
Preheat oven to 425F In a small bowl combine rosemary, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
2
Sprinkle herb mixture evenly over skinned sides of the chicken breast halves; rub in with your fingers.
3
Coat a very large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
4
Heat over medium heat.
5
Add chicken pieces, herb sides down; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until browned.
6
Turn chicken pieces over.
7
Remove skillet from the heat.
8
Carefully add broth and vinegar to the skillet.
9
Return skillet to heat.
10
Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170), spooning broth mixture over chicken occasionally.
11
Meanwhile, in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan arrange asparagus spears in a single layer.
12
Drizzle with orange juice and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
13
Roast asparagus 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
14
To serve, place one chicken piece on each of four serving plates.
15
Spoon pan juices evenly over chicken pieces.
16
Divide asparagus spears among the plates.
17
Serve with orange wedges and garnish with orange peel.

304

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 teaspoon oregano, crushed, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ teaspoon salt, divided, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Chicken With Roasted Orange Asparagus falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!