Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Warm, garlicky, and satisfyingly golden, these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a fast weeknight winner, perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and patting them dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken in a bowl with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix gently to coat each piece.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it foams and turns slightly golden.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes without stirring.
- Stir the chicken and continue cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with parsley and toss to coat.
- Serve optionally with lemon wedges.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure proper browning. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature for safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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