Paleo Lemon Honey Chicken & Asparagus Skillet

INGREDIENTS

(2) 8-ounce chicken breasts, cut in half horizontally and pounded 1/2" thick

2 tsp

salt, divided

2 tsp

pepper, divided

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/4 cup

chopped yellow onion (from half a medium yellow onion)

garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped

1 1/2 lb

asparagus, tough ends cut off and discarded, chopped into 2" pieces

1/2 cup

chicken stock

2 tbsp

lemon juice, from 1 or 2 juicy lemons

1 tbsp

honey

1 tsp

tapioca starch

" cast iron skillet

instant read meat thermometer

microplane to grate the garlic