Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, making them a great appetizer or main dish. The garlic butter sauce adds an extra element of richness that is hard to resist.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 tongs or spatula
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Start by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the unsalted butter and let it melt.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring frequently until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Be careful not to let it burn.
- While the garlic is cooking, season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and parsley.
- Add the seasoned chicken bites to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine it with the garlic butter sauce.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb some of the flavors from the sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve the garlic butter chicken bites hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
These chicken bites pair well with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat before serving again.