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Spicy Garlic
Tarragon Chicken

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Serves:

1 Serving

Level:

Phase 1

About the Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 portion* boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” cubes

  • ⅛ tsp salt

  • ⅛ tsp – ¼ tsp cayenne, depending on how spicy you like it

  • 1 tsp avocado oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

  • ¼ cup fat free chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 ½ cups asparagus, 1” inch off the bottom trimmed off, cut into 1” pieces

  • 1 sprig fresh tarragon

Preparation

  • Toss chicken cubes with salt and cayenne. Set aside.


  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for about a minute. Add in avocado oil to evenly coat the pan and place chicken in the pan in one layer.


  • Sear all of the sides of the chicken until golden, about 30 seconds per side. Add garlic to the pan and saute until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.


  • Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice carefully. Push chicken to the side and top with a sprig of tarragon add asparagus to the other side of the skillet. Cover and simmer until chicken reaches 165°F and asparagus is tender. About 5-7 minutes.


  • Uncover skillet, plate chicken and asparagus, and garnish with tarragon.

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