Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Asparagus Recipe
Tired of lifeless salads pretending they’re meals? Brace yourself, darling—this lemon herb grilled “chicken” with asparagus is anything but rabbit food. Think zesty, herby, and fabulously plant-based, minus the bland tofu drama. It’s the ultimate glow-up from boring vegan dinners, and yes, your taste buds will thank you. Perfect for when you want something fancy and easy enough not to ruin your manicure. No meat, no guilt, and zero compromise on flavor. Let’s fire up that grill pan and pretend we’re on a cooking show—minus the awkward banter and judgmental sous chef.
Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Asparagus Recipe
Tired of lifeless salads pretending they’re meals? Brace yourself, darling—this lemon herb grilled “chicken” with asparagus is anything but rabbit food. Think zesty, herby, and fabulously plant-based, minus the bland tofu drama. It’s the ultimate glow-up from boring vegan dinners, and yes, your taste buds will thank you. Perfect for when you want something fancy and easy enough not to ruin your manicure. No meat, no guilt, and zero compromise on flavor. Let’s fire up that grill pan and pretend we’re on a cooking show—minus the awkward banter and judgmental sous chef.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegan chicken soy-based or seitan, keep it juicy
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and sassy
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, just like your skincare
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh, not the bottle pretending to be lemon
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional, but adds that I have my life together vibe
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a sprinkle of nutritional yeast because we’re extra
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir like you’re mad at your ex.
- Toss in the vegan chicken and coat it lovingly like it owes you rent. Marinate for 10 minutes (you deserve a break).
- Heat the grill pan over medium heat. Not high—we’re not trying to smoke out the neighbors.
- Add the “chicken”, cook 5–7 minutes on each side. Golden and grill-marked? She’s ready.
- Throw in the asparagus, drizzle a bit of oil, and cook until tender with a bit of bite—around 5 minutes.
- Serve it hot, plate like a Pinterest pro, and act like it took you hours.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin K: 45%
- Folate: 22%
- Magnesium: 15%
Chef’s Tips (Because You Deserve More Than Just Instructions):
- Use smoked paprika for that grilled-by-a-Greek-god aroma.
- Don’t overcook the asparagus—it should still snap back like your attitude.
- Add a drizzle of tahini if you’re feeling flirty.
- Serve over quinoa or couscous if you’re trying to impress someone on a third date.
- Sprinkle with chili flakes if you like it spicy—like your DMs.
