Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Lemon Asparagus is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken bites sautéed in rich garlic butter with vibrant lemon asparagus. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. With its irresistible aroma and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: mince garlic and chop chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken with minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Add marinated chicken; cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add asparagus to the skillet along with remaining butter; sauté until asparagus is bright green and tender-crisp (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg