Description
These Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with a blend of spices, cooked to golden perfection, then coated in a garlic butter sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and lemon wedges for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Serving:
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4–5 minutes without moving, then stir and continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add the butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Great served with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
