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Lemon garlic chicken bites with asparagus in a skillet with a lemon wedge.

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus

This low carb keto-friendly one pan Lemon Garlic Chicken and Asparagus is so easy to make and full of flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, it will become a family favorite recipe that is requested time and time again!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 494 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken seasoning

For the chicken and asparagus

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 pound asparagus rinsed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado or olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced and divided
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken bone broth)
  • 1 tablespoon juice of 1 lemon +slices of lemon for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped + more for garnish
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with the chicken seasoning mixture.
  • Set aside.
  • Trim the woody ends off of the asparagus.
  • Bring a salted pot of water to a boil. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for 3 minutes, then place the asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process. You can skip this step if you have skinny asparagus.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat half of the butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken bites on all sides until golden brown (You might have to work in batches to avoid crowding the pan). Lower the temperature, add half of the minced garlic and the Italian seasoning and stir and cook with chicken bites until fragrant.
  • Remove the chicken bites from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining minced garlic over medium-high heat and then deglaze with the white wine or chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and allow to reduce to half the volume. Add the remaining butter, lemon juice, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Give a quick stir to combine.
  • Add the blanched asparagus and toss for 3 to 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and stir for another minute or two to reheat.
  • Garnish the chicken and asparagus with more parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 40gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 791mgPotassium: 968mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2604IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 30 minutes or less, american, chicken, easy recipes, gluten-free, Keto, keto recipes, kid friendly, lemon, Low Carb, main dish, One Pan
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