Lemon Pepper Chicken with Artichoke Salsa & Roasted Asparagus
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
Lemon pepper seasoning
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
garlic powder
salt & pepper
4 handfuls baby spinach
Feta cheese
1 tomato, chopped (optional)
For the Artichoke Salsa:
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
2 T capers, rinsed
1/4 small red onion, chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tablespoons reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 clove garlic, microplaned or minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
salt & pepper
Directions:
1. Spray chicken breasts with non-stick spray and season with lemon pepper on both sides. Grill or cook in a non-stick sprayed skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes a side, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss asparagus with oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper then roast on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
3. Combine ingredients for artichoke salsa in a medium-sized bowl.
4. Place a handful of spinach on a plate and top with asparagus, chicken and artichoke salsa. Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh tomato on top.
that looks wonderful! i love all things artichoke– thanks for posting the recipe!
I have lemon pepper chicken on the menu this week. Now I know how I am going to jazz it up! Thanks!
YUM!
I have a problem: Mason wont tolerate when I eat garlic…whatever do I dooooooooooooooooo????????
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That looks just heavenly! I came over from Darci’s blog. I grew up in Spirit Lake, IA, but now I’m a Colorado woman and never want to leave my mountain!
I put you in my favorites so I can come back and get all of these good recipes. 
OMG. This looks so good!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this recipe. I can’t believe how excited I am to make this! Guess what is on the agenda for this weekend
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