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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and Lemon Asparagus

A quick and delightful dish combining tender chicken with the crispness of asparagus, enveloped in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the trimmed asparagus and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the sautéed asparagus, mixing well.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, mixing it with the asparagus and cook together for another couple of minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Best served hot, this dish pairs well with rice or salad. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 2 months.