Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus
A delightful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken and crisp asparagus in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until tender but crisp.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For a variation, consider adding red pepper flakes for heat or balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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