Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These garlic butter chicken bites feature tender chicken cubes coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, offering a comforting and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for a bit of heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed For the garlic butter sauce
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preparing the chicken breasts. Cut them into bite-sized one-inch cubes to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Add the spice mixture to the cubed chicken and toss until all pieces are well-coated.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken cubes and spread them out in a single layer.
- Cook for a few minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat slightly and add the cubed butter to the skillet. Stir until the butter melts and combines with the juices.
- Stir the chicken in the garlic butter until every piece is coated.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the garlic butter chicken bites just before serving.
Notes
Make sure the chicken cubes are evenly sized for consistent cooking. Let the butter melt slowly at lower heat to prevent burning.