One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus

This was time-consuming and created a lot of dishes during prep. BUT IT WAS SO YUMMY!

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenders
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 cup panko*
• 1 cup parmesan cheese separated
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3-4 lemons
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 8 tablespoons melted butter separated, I use unsalted
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1 pound asparagus
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• Optional: fresh parsley, 1 lemon for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Grab three bowls. Add the flour to one bowl.
3. Combine panko, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, dried parsley, garlic powder, about 1/2 teaspoon each of salt (I use seasoned salt) and pepper. Stir.
4. In the final bowl, add 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest, 4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on lemon flavor intensity desired), minced garlic, and 5 tablespoons melted butter. Stir. Remove 4 tablespoons of this mixture and set aside.
5. Slice chicken breasts to the size of tenders (about 1 and 1/4th inch strips) or use chicken tenders.
6. Coat in flour, heavily dredge in garlic lemon mixture, and then coat in the Parmesan panko mixture.
7. Place on prepared sheet pan. Use any remaining Parmesan panko mixture and sprinkle over tenders. Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over the tenders (I use Mrs. Dash lemon pepper)
8. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes and remove.
9. Flip the tenders to the other side.
10. Place the asparagus next to the tenders and drizzle the reserved lemon butter sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and toss with tongs.
11. If desired place lemon slices over the chicken (optional)
12. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165 degrees F.
13. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3 tablespoons melted butter, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoons lemon zest, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 3 tablespoons honey in a small bowl. Add some pepper and parsley if desired.

From: https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/one-pan-lemon-parmesan-chicken-and-asparagus-video/?utm_content=buffera663e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer#_a5y_p=5244055

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2  teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch salt, optional and to taste
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (vegetable or canola oil may be substituted)
1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (other milks may be substituted including coconut, soy, rice, cow)
2 tablespoons mild or medium molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (regular-sized chips may be substituted, use about 1 1/4 cups; or use 6 to 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate)

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a Non-Stick 12-Cup Regular Muffin Pan very well with floured cooking spray or grease and flour the pan; set aside. 
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and optional salt; set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugars, pumpkin, oil, milk, molasses, and vanilla until combined.
4. Pour the wet pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined; don’t overmix. Batter is quite thick and if yours is seemingly too thick, add a tiny additional splash milk to thin it.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips (I like mini chips in muffins because of the size ratio, but use what you have)
6. Divide batter equally among the cavities of the prepared pan. Each cavity will be just under 3/4 full (don’t exceed 3/4 full or they could overflow). Spraying a one-quarter cup measure with cooking spray so the batter slides right off is handy here.
7. Bake for about 18 to 19 minutes, or until tops are domed, puffed, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs dangling but no batter. Allow muffins to cool in pans for about 10 to 15 minutes before removing and placing on a rack to cool completely. Muffins will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

From: https://www.averiecooks.com/vegan-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins/#

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Flax Eggs
• 1/2 Cup. Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1 1/2 C. Zucchini
• 1 1/2 C. Flour
• 1/2 C. Cocoa
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 1 Bag of Mini Chocolate Chips

1. 1. Combine Flax Eggs, Oil, Sugars, Vanilla in a bowl and mix well
2. 2. Slowly add in Raw Zucchini and stir
3. 3. Combine Dry Ingredients in a Large Measuring Cup or bowl
4. 4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Add in Chocolate Chips
5. 5. Spoon into Muffin Pans. Bake at 350 for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before removing.