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One Pan Lemon Parmesan Pecan Crusted Chicken with Asparagus

An amazing chicken and asparagus dinner using just one pan!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken tenderloins or chicken thighs skinless boneless
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat white flour
  • 3 tablespoons light butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup whole wheat Panko crumbs
  • 1 cup pecans crushed
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound asparagus

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Add parchment paper to a rimmed cookie sheet.
  • In one bowl add flour.
  • In second bowl combine melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest and minced garlic.
  • In a third bowl combine 1/2 cup Panko crumbs, pecans, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon pepper and garlic powder.
  • Coat each piece of chicken in flour, followed by lemon butter mixture, then Panko Parmesan mixture.
  • Place chicken on parchment paper and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Flip chicken and sprinkle with remaining Panko Parmesan mixture.
  • Add asparagus to sides of chicken, spray with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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