Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Tender chicken pieces in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for quick meals or appetizers.
# 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
# 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 mixture shimmers.
03 - Add seasoned chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic becomes fragrant and butter melts.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley and remove from heat immediately. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Twenty five minutes from start to finish means dinner happens even on chaotic weeknights
- The garlic butter sauce creates its own rich serving consistency that begs to be sopped up with whatever side you choose
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it, so work in batches if your skillet looks too full
- Garlic turns bitter quickly in hot fat, so have your remaining butter ready to add immediately after tossing in the cloves
03 -
- Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 20 minutes before starting
- Keep a paper towel handy to wipe out excess fat between batches if your chicken releases a lot of liquid