Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Make these juicy, flavorful garlic butter chicken bites in under 20 minutes using a skillet. This simple recipe is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or an easy appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken in a bowl. Toss the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the same skillet. Let it melt completely.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet. Toss gently to coat all the chicken pieces thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, cook the chicken in two batches instead of overcrowding the pan.
- Serve these chicken bites over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 105