Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces are seasoned, seared to golden perfection, and then coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Serve over rice, pasta, or veggies for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Bites:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Add butter and garlic to the skillet, cook until fragrant.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley and lemon juice, if using. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor before cooking.
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Leftovers reheat well for wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg