Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken pieces seared to golden perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with hints of lemon and fresh parsley. Perfect for a fast and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to evenly coat each piece with the seasoning.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, allowing them to turn golden brown and cook through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, infusing the butter with garlic flavor.
- Add liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring well to combine all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing them thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and coated evenly with the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites for a pop of color and fresh flavor. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier bites if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste preference.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of red chili flakes with the seasoning.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
