15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Quick and flavorful chicken bites cooked in garlic butter, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 20 oz 20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 ¼ lbs) tender meat
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (helps with browning)
- ½ tsp dried oregano (adds earthy flavor)
- ½ tsp dried basil (brings herbaceous notes)
- ½ tsp sweet paprika (adds mild sweetness)
- ½ tsp salt (enhances flavor)
- to taste Freshly ground pepper (boosts overall seasoning)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided for richness and moisture)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (essential flavor component)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with the flour, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook without stirring until browned.
- Once the first side is brown, flip the chicken and cook until the second side is browned and the chicken is cooked through.
- Push the cooked chicken to one side and add the butter and minced garlic to the other side of the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the garlic.
- Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken and mix everything gently to combine.
Notes
For best results, cut chicken uniformly, allow it to rest after cooking, and adjust herbs to personal taste. A splash of lemon juice can enhance flavors.