Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Golden chicken bites in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh herbs, 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 (plus extra for garnish, optional)
→ 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 (optional)
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon wedges (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring all pieces are coated.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and mixture shimmers.
03 - Add the chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic becomes fragrant and butter melts completely.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley until evenly distributed, then immediately remove from heat to prevent garlic from burning.
06 - Transfer chicken bites to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan and lands on the table in under 30 minutes
- That garlic butter sauce clings to every bite and somehow makes the simplest ingredients feel special
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
- The butter can burn quickly once the garlic hits the pan, keep it moving
03 -
- Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even searing
- Use a light colored pan so you can see exactly how golden the butter is getting