Garlic Margherita Chicken

Garlic Margherita Chicken

I have had a lot of people asking me about this recipe I recently made.  It was seriously so good and easy to make!!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, or tenders cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 tsp olive, coconut or avocado oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste

Asparagus (or a veggie of your choice like zucchini or broccoli) & Tomatoes:

• 1lb asparagus, cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups fresh, halved grape tomatoes 
• 1 tsp olive, coconut or avocado oil
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• Ground black pepper, to taste
• Tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional-I added this in and loved it!)

Garnish:

• 1/4 cup fresh chopped Basil 
• A sprinkle of Italian (high-quality) cheese such as natural parmesan (optional)                            

Cooking Instructions

Chicken:

     1.  Preheat  skillet on medium heat add oil to coat. 

     2. Add garlic and cook for just 10 seconds. 

     3. Then add chicken, sprinkle with sea salt and pepper to taste. 

     4.  Cook for 8-10 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.   

     5.  Transfer to a plate and set aside.

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  Asparagus and Tomatoes:
  1. Cook the asparagus the same way as Chicken but for 6 minutes, adding tomatoes during the last 3 minutes of cooking time.
  2. Add chicken back to skillet and stir just to warm. 
  3. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh Basil.
  4. Refrigerate in a glass airtight container for up to 5 days.
  ENJOY!!