Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Golden chicken bites in rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll 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, 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 chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant and butter is melted.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley until evenly coated, then immediately remove from heat to prevent garlic from burning.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
- The garlic butter sauce creates this incredible glossy coating that makes every bite sing
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the number one mistake, work in batches if needed
- The garlic burns faster than you think, have everything ready before adding it
03 -
- Cutting the chicken into uniform pieces ensures everything cooks at the same rate
- A cast iron skillet holds heat beautifully and creates the best sear