Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken bites cooked in a garlic butter sauce with a hint of fresh parsley, served with optional lemon wedges for added zing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 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 chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken cubes with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in a single layer for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- These chicken bites are versatile and can be served over rice, pasta, salad, or in wraps.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- 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: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
