herb marinated chicken skewers with roasted asparagus

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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary plus 8 thick rosemary branches with leaves stripped off (branches optional)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 pounds asparagus (preferably mixed white and green spears), trimmed
  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 8 (8-inch-long) thick rosemary branches or wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes.

Preparation

Step 1

Carefully cut chicken lengthwise into 1/3-inch-thick strips. In a bowl, combine chicken, oil, parsley, rosemary, thyme and zest; stir well to combine. Marinate in refrigerator, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat oven to 450º with rack in middle. Arrange strips on a large platter in a single layer. Season both sides with salt, then roll up lengthwise and thread onto skewers.

Heat a grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Grill skewers just until golden, 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Pour wine over skewers; bake until chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill asparagus, turning occasionally and seasoning with salt, until tender, about 8 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a serving plate; drizzle with oil. Serve chicken warm with pan juices and asparagus.