Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned, seared until golden, then coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes if using.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden on one side. Flip the chicken and cook until cooked through.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium, then add butter and garlic to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken in the garlic butter and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes. Finish with lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.
- You can use boneless chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
