Description
This 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe is the perfect quick and flavorful meal for busy nights. With tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, it’s a versatile dish you can serve as an entrée or appetizer. Quick, easy, and delicious!
Ingredients
- 20 oz (1 ¼ lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with flour, basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until well coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once the oil is hot and the butter has melted, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let them cook without moving for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add flavor: Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and parsley to the skillet. Cook for 1 more minute, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot, with sides like rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- If you prefer a little heat, you can add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic.
- For a low-carb version, serve the chicken bites over cauliflower rice or a salad instead of regular rice.
- You can also use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
