Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – Easy & Juicy (25 Min)
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are tender pieces of chicken breast seared until golden and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick one pan dinner is ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for easy family dinners or weekly meal prep.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt To taste
- Black Pepper To taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional
- Lemon Wedges Optional for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Place them in a bowl and toss with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Cut chicken evenly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper browning. For a citrus variation, add lemon zest to the butter and finish with fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 290
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Potassium: 520 mg
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Vitamin A: 450 IU
- Vitamin C: 6 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 1.2 mg