This recipe for chicken and asparagus is delicious for supper. This recipe for chicken is incredibly flavorful and simple to prepare!
Asparagus and Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe – Dinnertime success with this recipe for chicken and asparagus—so flavorful and so simple to put together! You may devour the juicy, soft, and delectable chicken pieces hot off the griddle! This one-pan chicken supper is low in carbs and keto and takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Serve the garlic butter chicken bits over cauliflower rice if you’re really hungry; it’s a delicious and nutritious dinner option that the whole family will enjoy. You just must include this recipe for chicken in your weekly menu. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN BITES AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Three skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces
Two bundles of asparagus, cleaned and pared
Split the 1/2 cup butter into 1/4 cup for the sauce and 1/4 cup for browning the chicken.
One tsp olive oil
One teaspoon was used for the chicken bits and the other for the asparagus and sauce, making two teaspoons of minced garlic.
One tspn of Herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
One tablespoon of hot sauce (we used Sriracha), optional
half a cup, or 125 millilitres sodium-free chicken broth
half a lemon
1 tsp finely chopped parsley
optional crushed red chilli pepper flakes
lemon slices as a garnish
For the chicken seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE WITH ASPARAGUS
This recipe for delectable garlic butter chicken bits will quickly become your family’s go-to for a simple 30-minute chicken supper. Making it in a single skillet reduces cleanup.
With crisp asparagus on the side, the stovetop sauté of the chopped chicken breasts produces a really soft, moist, rich and buttery dish.
If you’re really hungry, you can serve this chicken meal with rice on the side. Otherwise, serve it as is. Serve chicken and asparagus over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.
HOW TO MAKE THE GARLIC CHICKEN BITES WITH ASPARAGUS
The recipe for chicken bites is quite easy to prepare: First, cube the chicken breasts and season them heavily.
As the chicken rests, we blanch the asparagus in hot water to speed up their cooking in the skillet.
Add the minced garlic and Italian spice to the stir-fried chicken bites after they turn golden. Stir-fry the mixture until the chicken bites become fragrant.
After deglazing the skillet with chicken stock, add the reserved butter, lemon juice, spicy sauce, parsley, and blanched asparagus. Toss to ensure the asparagus is cooked through. Reintroduce the chicken to the skillet, rewarm it, season it, and serve!
TIPS FOR THE CHICKEN RECIPE WITH ASPARAGUS
Rich, buttery herb flavours abound in this recipe for one-pan garlic butter chicken bits with asparagus, which cooks the chicken and asparagus in the same skillet for effortless preparation and cleanup. This nutritious chicken dish is perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free, and ketogenic dinner. To help you get the most out of this tasty chicken dinner meal, consider the following advice:
The thickness of your asparagus will determine whether or not blanching is necessary.
White wine can be added to the sauce to make it more flavorful.
When frying the chicken bites, avoid packing the skillet too full. Work in batches so that the crispy golden coating is on every bite of chicken! Don’t stir the chicken pieces all the time. Have them remain in the pan.
You may also use whole chicken tenders for a different take on the chicken meal. You don’t need to use a cutting board since they are tasty! For inspiration, try this recipe for chicken tenders.
GO TO RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
- To make the recipe for chicken bits and the garlic butter sauce for the asparagus: Chop chicken breasts into small pieces and sprinkle with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place on a small platter and let rest while you cut the asparagus.
- Clean and trim the asparagus ends, blanch them in boiling water for two minutes, and then cool them by soaking in ice water. Asparagus will cook in the skillet more quickly and uniformly if you do this. If your asparagus is thin, you can omit this step. After draining, set away.
- In a large cast-iron pan set over medium heat, melt half of the butter (1/4 cup) with olive oil. The chicken bits should be gently stir-fried until golden brown on all sides. Reduce the heat and stir in one teaspoon of finely chopped garlic and Italian seasoning. Once the garlic is aromatic, stir and continue cooking the chicken bites for an additional minute. After taking the chicken bites out of the skillet, place them on a plate. To prevent overcrowding the pan and have steamed chicken bits rather than browned ones, you could work in batches.
- Add the last teaspoon of minced garlic to the same skillet over medium-high heat, and then deglaze with chicken broth (or wine). Simmer until reduced to half its original volume. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, spicy sauce, and the remaining 1/4 cup butter. Mix everything together quickly.
- Toss in the blanched asparagus and cook for a further two minutes. Arrange the asparagus to the side, return the skillet with the sautéed chicken bits, and stir to reheat for an additional minute. Serve your garlic butter chicken bits and asparagus right away after garnishing them with extra parsley, lemon slices, and crushed chilli pepper. Have fun! ❤️
CAN I USE VEGGIES OTHER THAN ASPARAGUS FOR THIS CHICKEN RECIPE?
If you don’t like asparagus or couldn’t find some, replace them with green beans, broccoli, zucchini, or even cauliflower rice!
HOW LONG SHOULD I COOK THE CHICKEN BITES?
A entire chicken breast needs to be cooked through to an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC), while smaller pieces can be cooked through in 5 or 6 minutes, depending on how they are cut. Make sure the chicken bites are properly browned. If needed, work in batches to avoid packing the pan and getting bite-sized pieces of steamed chicken.
WHAT OTHER READERS SAY ABOUT THIS CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Made this precisely as the recipe instructed. Before adding the asparagus to the pan, blanch them. Using jasmine rice, I made it. Definitely going to cook this again. “Chicken dinner, winner, winner!” – Ashley
“I’ve cooked this recipe for chicken at least ten times. It’s a favourite in my family. In addition, I add low-sodium soy sauce, a little Worcestershire, and mushrooms. – Keri
“Yum!” We cherished it! This one is definitely keeper. With the exception of using just 3/4 of the spice for the chicken, I followed all the instructions exactly. – Jessica
“Whoa! This recipe for chicken was delicious. My spouse ate everything all and asked for seconds. – Krystal
HOW TO KEEP THE CHICKEN BITES AND ASPARAGUS LEFTOVERS
Any leftover chicken bits and asparagus can be refrigerated for up to three days in an airtight container. Put it back on the hob or in the microwave, a few drops of water added to loosen the sauce.
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- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet
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