Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Asparagus recipe features tender bite-sized chicken cooked to golden perfection and tossed with crisp asparagus in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and flavorful dish is a perfect gluten-free, low-carb dinner option that’s both comforting and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Cook Asparagus: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add the trimmed asparagus pieces and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Combine Chicken and Asparagus: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet with the asparagus. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the chicken and vegetables in the garlic butter sauce. Remove from heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish for a burst of freshness, and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired for added brightness and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute asparagus with broccoli or green beans depending on your preference or seasonal availability.
- For extra flavor and a little heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes during the garlic sauté step.
- This dish pairs wonderfully served over rice, pasta, or enjoyed on its own as a low-carb meal.
