Fried Chicken & Asparagus Skillet
Shared by: Plan to Eat Blog
Ingredients
Directions
In a small pot, boil asparagus spears for 3 minutes, then immediately place spears in ice water to stop cooking.
In a large skillet, cook bacon pieces. Drain on a paper towel lined plate and set aside., leaving 2 tbsp of bacon fat in the skillet.
Season the chicken with salt & pepper.
Over medium-high heat, cook chicken in the bacon fat for about 10-12 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and squash. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the broth, tapioca flour, garlic powder and lemon zest. Add sauce to squash, cooking until thickened and bubbly.
Add the chicken, bacon and asparagus back to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Add lemon juice before serving!