Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken bites cooked in garlic butter served with roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve chicken bites with roasted asparagus.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, roasted asparagus, easy chicken recipe