Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Trim ends of Brussels sprouts and remove yellow leaves. Then, slice all Brussels sprouts in half.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine halved Brussels sprouts, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and toss to combine. Spread Brussels sprouts on the baking sheet, cut sides down, without crowding.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven at 400 F for about 20 minutes.

Step 4

If chicken tenderloins are too thick, slice them into strips. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium heat in a large cast-iron skillet. Add the chicken in one layer and cook for about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken strips over and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 6

Lower the heat to low, sprinkle the chicken with Italian seasoning and crushed red chili pepper flakes, add minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Cook for another 2 minutes or more, frequently stirring, until the chicken is cooked through but not overcooked.

Step 7

Add roasted Brussels sprouts to the same skillet with cooked chicken. Add 1 remaining tablespoon of butter and melt it on low heat, stirring it together with the Brussels sprouts. Do it rather quickly, for a couple of minutes, just until the butter melts and the lemon garlic butter sauce coats both the chicken and the Brussels sprouts evenly. Remove from heat.

Step 8

Stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley. When serving, top with the remaining half of chopped fresh parsley. Season with more crushed red chili pepper flakes, if desired.