Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Tender chicken pieces in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Fats and Oils
04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and pan is hot.
03 - Add seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without disturbing, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic becomes fragrant and butter melts.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley until evenly coated, then remove from heat immediately.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Twenty five minutes from raw chicken to people asking for seconds
- The garlic butter sauce is perfect for mopping up with crusty bread
02 -
- Crowding the pan steeps the chicken instead of searing it work in batches if needed
- Garlic burns quickly so keep it moving once it hits the hot butter
03 -
- Cast iron or stainless steel pans give better browning than nonstick
- Let chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even results