Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken cubes seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, these bites are perfect served over rice, pasta, or salad, making a versatile and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasonings
- 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
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken pieces in a single layer to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan by cooking in batches if needed.
- Add garlic butter: Reduce heat to medium, then add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the chicken with the garlic butter sauce and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle the chicken bites with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side if desired.
Notes
- Serve these chicken bites over rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- They also work well tucked into wraps or sandwiches.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the garlic during the butter step.
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniformly sized to cook evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to get a nice sear on the chicken.
