Get ready for bold flavors with our Cajun Garlic Chicken Bites and Lemony Asparagus! These tender, juicy bites are perfectly seasoned with zesty Cajun spice and garlic, pairing beautifully with bright, lemony asparagus on the side.
Cajun Butter Chicken Bites with Lemony Asparagus
Category
Main Dish
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Get ready for bold flavors with our Cajun Garlic Chicken Bites and Lemony Asparagus! These tender, juicy bites are perfectly seasoned with zesty Cajun spice and garlic, pairing beautifully with bright, lemony asparagus on the side.
Moxie Kitchen
Ingredients
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3 Tablespoons butter, divided
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28 ounces chicken breast* cut into ¾” cubes
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½ Cup chicken broth
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2 Tablespoons Moxie Cajun Seasoning
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18 ounces asparagus spears
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¼ to ½ tsp Moxie Flavor Bomb Anything
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fresh lemon
Directions
Cut chicken into chunks and season with Cajun Seasoning. Toss to coat.
If your asparagus is on the thin side (¼ “ or less at the stalk), simply trim and set aside.
If your asparagus is thick: Trim asparagus & place in a microwave safe bowl with ½” of water in the bottom and a cover or plastic wrap on top. Microwave on high for 1 minute until bright green. Set aside.
Place 1 T of butter in a skillet & melt over medium high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan & set on a plate to keep warm.
Add the broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer and allow the liquid to reduce by half. Add the remaining butter and let it melt. Add the asparagus to the pan, sprinkle with a pinch of Flavor Bomb Anything and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until crisp tender. Add the chicken back to the pan for a minute to let it reheat. Divide into 4 equal portions and serve hot. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
Chef's Notes
* You can use chicken, cubes of boneless, skinless pork loin or even shrimp (peeled & shells removed) for amazing variations on this dish.
Nutrition
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