Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Golden chicken bites in rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and shimmers.
03 - Add seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes without turning to develop golden crust, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in center.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic becomes fragrant and butter fully melts, coating the chicken pieces.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in fresh parsley until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
06 - Transfer chicken bites to serving platter immediately. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Better than takeout and ready in 25 minutes flat
- The garlic butter sauce hits all the right comfort food notes
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it, work in batches if needed
- Burnt garlic turns bitter instantly, keep it moving once it hits the pan
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniformly sized pieces so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Let the pan come back up to heat between batches if cooking in multiple rounds