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One Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Asparagus

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Quick 30-minute lemon garlic butter chicken bites with asparagus! This easy one-pan chicken and asparagus recipe is a healthy dinner win.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 412
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.2 lb (545g) chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (31g) plain flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/4 cup (70g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Lemon Asparagus:
  • 14-16 spears asparagus 1 large bunch, ends trimmed
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 lemon juiced (or 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon zest or zest of 1/2 lemon
  • sea salt and ground pepper to taste
Optional garnishes:
  • 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
  • curly parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut the chicken into large bite-sized cubes and season with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. Set up three separate bowls containing flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Place a plate near the bowls to hold the breaded chicken pieces.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with panko while pressing gently to adhere; transfer finished pieces to the prepared plate.
  6. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add butter and olive oil to the skillet, then carefully add the chicken bites once the oil is hot.
  8. Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes until a crisp, brown crust forms on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  9. Move the golden-brown chicken bites to one side of the skillet.
  10. Arrange the asparagus in the skillet next to the chicken.
  11. Drizzle melted butter and lemon juice over the ingredients, then season with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  12. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
  13. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 36gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Be sure to read the Tips & Tricks above before getting started. Here is a summary:
  1. For easy ingredient swaps, including other cuts of meat that work for homemade chicken nuggets, see Tip 1.
  2. Tip 2 includes the best ways to cook these garlic butter chicken bites, from stovetop to air fryer*. 
  3. For my recommendations on dishes to serve with your Panko chicken nuggets, read Tip 3. 
  4. If you want to put a sweet and spicy twist on these crispy bites, be sure to get my simple recipe in Tip 4. 
  5. Tip 5 includes the easiest way to transform this meal into a fun party appetizer.