Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or as an appetizer, this recipe pairs well with rice, pasta, or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. - Heat the Pan:
Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. - Sear the Chicken:
Place chicken in the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. - Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
Add extra butter and olive oil to the pan if needed. Sauté minced garlic over medium heat for 1 minute, being careful not to burn it. - Combine and Simmer:
Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley. Let it simmer for 1 minute. - Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and serve hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth or water to prevent drying out.
- Variations: Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu, or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Cooking Tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Quick Chicken Recipe Low-Carb Chicken Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner Sautéed Chicken