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One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken

One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken

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!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Yield 4 servings
Calories 325 kcal
Author Christy Denney

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, sriracha, and parsley.

  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 more parsley and lemon slices. Serve.

Recipe Notes

If you're substituting fine salt or table salt for the kosher salt in the recipe, use only 3/4 teaspoon or it will be too salty. Table salt is "saltier" than kosher salt or coarse sea salt. Table salt has smaller individual crystals, so more crystals of table salt than kosher or sea salt will fit into a measuring spoon.

Slightly adapted from EatWell.

Nutrition Facts
One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.