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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and Asparagus Recipe

A vibrant, one-pan Mediterranean meal featuring tender chicken breast bites and crisp asparagus sautéed in a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick 30-minute weeknight dinner that is naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lbs Chicken Breast cut into 1-inch bites
  • 2 bunches Fresh Asparagus trimmed
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup Chicken Broth for deglazing

Method
 

  1. Season: Pat chicken dry. Toss with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  2. Sear: Heat oil and 2 tbsp butter in a skillet. Sear chicken in batches (5-7 mins) until golden. Remove.
  3. Sauté: Add asparagus to the same pan. Cook 2-3 mins until crisp-tender. Remove.
  4. Sauce: Melt remaining butter. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add broth and simmer for 2 mins.
  5. Finish: Return chicken and asparagus to pan. Add lemon juice and parsley. Toss and serve.

Notes

  • Pro Tip: If you have 5 extra minutes, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and dried oregano before searing to deepen the Mediterranean flavor profile.
  • Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, as asparagus loses its signature snap when reheated in a microwave.