Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Asparagus
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Asparagus recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken pieces sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce alongside crisp asparagus. Quick and easy, it's the ideal healthy, low-carb, and protein-packed dinner that’s bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights and fits into keto or paleo diets!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chopped parsley optional, for garnish
- lemon wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
- Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the remaining butter and minced garlic.
- Once fragrant, add the asparagus and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss the chicken and asparagus together to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Tip: Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the chicken gets a good sear.
Variation: Swap asparagus with green beans or broccoli if desired.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Variation: Swap asparagus with green beans or broccoli if desired.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.