Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seared to golden perfection, then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Serve these delicious bites with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken pieces, and cook until golden.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Add butter and garlic to the skillet, then mix in lemon juice and parsley.
- Coat the Chicken: Stir the chicken bites in the garlic butter sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- These chicken bites pair well with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
