Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus are a delightful combination of tender chicken coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, paired with vibrant lemon asparagus. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy low-carb dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
For the Lemon Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken bites with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Asparagus: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Return chicken to the pan.
- Add Lemon: Stir in lemon juice and zest, tossing everything to coat well. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a bit of lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
