Description
Experience the joy of effortless cooking with these 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites. Perfectly tender chicken pieces are coated in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, making this dish a true delight for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With minimal prep and cleanup, you can whip up this easy recipe in no time, serving it as an appetizer or main course. Whether paired with rice, pasta, or fresh veggies, these savory bites will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¼ 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)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and coat them in a mixture of flour, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken bites for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add minced garlic to the skillet and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add remaining butter to create the sauce.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg