Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned, cooked until golden brown, and then tossed in a garlic butter sauce for a delicious finish. Serve over rice, pasta, or with your favorite vegetables for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Chicken Bites:
For Garnish:
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower heat to medium, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, then sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with roasted vegetables.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright finish.
- Use chicken thighs for juicier bites or swap in shrimp for a quick seafood variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
