Spring in Northern Utah County means longer days, warmer weather, and fresh spring produce hitting local grocery stores and farmers markets. One of the first signs of the season? Asparagus on sale everywhere! If you’re looking for a simple, delicious way to bring spring flavors to your dinner table, this One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus is the perfect recipe.
Created by local food enthusiast Whitney Ingram, this recipe is quick, approachable, and packed with bright, fresh flavor — ideal for both beginner cooks and seasoned home chefs. Plus, it’s made with easy-to-find ingredients and minimal cleanup, making it a go-to meal for busy families in Eagle Mountain, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield.
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to make this spring-inspired chicken dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite.
One-Pan Lemon Chicken with Asparagus
Recipe by Whitney Ingram
1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, cut into quarters
4 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces and divided
Kosher salt and ground pepper, for seasoning
3 pounds chicken pieces of your choosing (legs, thighs, breasts)
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
- Set oven to 475 degrees F. Add potatoes and half of the diced butter to a 9×13 inch pan. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are lightly browned.
- Remove pan from the oven and add chicken on top of the potatoes. Season each piece with salt and pepper. Put the pan back in the oven and roast for another 25 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and sprinkle asparagus, lemon wedges and the remaining diced butter over the chicken. Put the pan back in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is lightly browned and the asparagus is tender.
- Serve with lemon squeezed over the top.
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
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