Description
Crispy Garlic Chicken with Asparagus is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring golden, pan-seared chicken breasts infused with garlic and served alongside tender-crisp asparagus. It’s a quick, wholesome dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add asparagus and sauté for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
- Spoon garlic butter sauce over chicken and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Do not overcook asparagus to maintain crisp texture.
- For a low-carb version, skip the flour coating.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American