ONE-PAN GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

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One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken is an easy dinner made in under 20 minutes and full of flavor! Chicken and asparagus cooked in lemon butter and spices. This healthy one-pan meal is low carb and Keto-friendly. Keep this chicken recipe in your best recipe box. This chicken recipe is a family favorite!

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN SEASONING:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

SAUCE:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, minced

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place chicken in a medium bowl and toss with the spices (salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper).
  2. In a large skillet, melt over medium low heat half of the butter (1/4 cup) and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  3. Cook the chicken in the butter until all sides are golden brown being careful not to burn the butter. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet increase heat to medium high, add the remaining 1 teaspoon minced garlic then add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Add the remaining 1/4 cup butter, lemon juice, and sriracha.
  5. Add the asparagus and cook to desired tenderness. Add the chicken back to the pan and stir for another minute to reheat. Garnish the chicken and asparagus with parsley and lemon slices. Serve.