Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe
Description
Juicy, golden-brown chicken bites cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with Italian herbs. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy and flavorful dish is perfect as an appetizer or a quick main course.
Ingredients
Chicken Bites Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the chicken pieces with Italian herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 5-8 minutes, turning the chicken every 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on all sides but not fully cooked through.
- Lower the heat, add the butter, and stir it in with the chicken until melted and evenly coated.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked through, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for extra flavor, if available.
- Great as an appetizer or main dish with a side of vegetables or rice.