Yield: 4

The Best Garlic Butter Chicken with Asparagus

Whip up a batch of this delicious garlic butter chicken with asparagus for an easy weeknight meal that everyone enjoys!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (450 gm)
  • 1 tsp salt ( 6 gm)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (2.5 gm)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (3.5 gm)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (2.5 gm)
  • 1 tsp paprka (2.5 gm) 
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 gm) 
  • 1 tsp olive oil (5 ml)
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic (8.5 gm)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (118 ml) 
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning (2.25 gm)
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (15 ml) 
  • 1/4 cup lemon juiice (59 ml)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, divided (7.5 gm)
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (1 gm)
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1" pieces and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika then set aside. 
  2. Clean and trim the asparagus then blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water.  Remove from the water and add directly to an ice bath and set aside.  Asparagus spears on ice in glass bowl
  3. In a deep-sided large skillet, add half the butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. 
  4. Add in the chicken pieces and gently stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is just golden brown. 
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add in 1 teaspoon of garlic and the Italian seasoning, and cook for 2 more minutes until just beginning to get fragrant.  Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. 
  6. To the skillet, add the remaining garlic and chicken broth and deglaze the pan using a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits of food cooked onto the bottom.
  7. Bring the broth to a simmer and allow it to cook for 4 to 5 minutes to reduce. 
  8. Add in the remaining butter, lemon juice, hot sauce, and fresh parsley to the skillet and stir to combine. Sauce in skillet simmering
  9. To the sauce, add the blanched asparagus and cook for 2 minutes before adding in the chicken and cooking for an additional 1 minute. 
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes before serving with slices of lemon. Chicken with slice of lemon on top and asparagus below

Notes

Chicken should be cooked to 165°F internally before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 424Total Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 881mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 37g