Description
Crispy Garlic Chicken Bites offer a quick, flavorful meal. You cook chicken in batches for maximum crispness, then finish it with garlic, lemon, and tender asparagus.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 -2 lbs boneless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a bowl. Season with Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ghee to a cast iron skillet or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once melted and rippling, add half of the chicken. Do not move it for about 1 minute to crisp one side. Stir and cook to crisp all sides for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat the process with the other half of the chicken.
- Add the first batch back to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining ghee and garlic.
- Stir and cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes. Transfer all of the chicken bites back to the paper towel lined plate.
- Add the chicken stock to the pan. Stir with a wooden spoon to deglaze, removing any brown bits from the bottom.
- Add asparagus, the remaining salt and pepper, and lemon juice. Stir.
- Close the lid and steam with the heat still on medium for 3-4 minutes.
- Open the lid and add the chicken back to the pan. Finish with another squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley.
Notes
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American