Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Roasted Asparagus is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. The tender chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with crispy roasted asparagus for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast asparagus for 12-15 minutes until tender.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve chicken bites with roasted asparagus.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Thinly slice chicken for faster cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop & Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, roasted asparagus, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe