Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken and Asparagus

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound chicken, boneless and skinless, butterflied
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 lemon, juice and zest (about 1/4 cup juice)
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry dill)

directions:

To prepare Lemon and Dill Butter Garlic Chicken and Asparagus

1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the asparagus and cook until tender, before setting aside.

2 Add the butter, and melt before adding the chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste, and cooking until lightly golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side.

3 Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

4 Add the broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

5 Add the lemon juice and dill .

Option: Cut the chicken and asparagus into bite sized pieces.

Option: Replace the asparagus with another vegetable like green beans.

Option: Omit the dill and/or replace with another herb.

Option: Omit the chicken broth for less sauce.

Option: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the lemon juice, before adding, and let it simmer until the sauce thickens for a thicker sauce

Then it's ready to serve

Enjoy!

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