Description
These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are quick, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Ready in just 15 minutes, they are packed with garlic and buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic 4 cloves
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium, and add remaining butter and minced garlic, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with crusty bread or over pasta. Adjust garlic to taste if you’re a garlic lover!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, 15-Minute Recipe, Quick Chicken Recipes, Easy Dinner, Garlic Chicken