Description
Tender garlic butter chicken bites paired with flavorful lemon asparagus make a delightful and easy skillet dinner option. This dish is bursting with zesty citrus and herbaceous notes that complement the juicy chicken and crisp asparagus perfectly. A healthy and delicious choice for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Lemon Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Additional:
- 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 the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Asparagus: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add asparagus and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Return the chicken to the pan.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in lemon juice and zest, tossing everything to coat well. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with chopped 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
