Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus (Printable)
Tender chicken bites in rich garlic butter sauce with crisp asparagus, ready in 25 minutes for an effortless weeknight meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp paprika
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
→ Sauce
06 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ To Finish
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add asparagus to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add lemon juice and half of the parsley. Toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes to combine flavors.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The sauce comes together so beautifully you'll want to drink it straight from the pan
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan when searing the chicken or it will steam instead of getting that golden crust
- Work quickly once you add the garlic because it can go from fragrant to burnt in seconds
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning so it sears instead of steams
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding the first batch of chicken