Description
A quick and easy chicken dinner recipe! These garlic butter chicken bites come together in 20 minutes. it is flavor packed, tender, juicy, and every bite is filled with a yummy experience. These delicious chicken bites double as dinner as well as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g boneless chicken breast
- ½ Tablespoon herb de Provence (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 40 g unsalted butter, divided into 2
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Trim off any visible fat from the chicken, then pat it dry with a kitchen paper towel. Cut into similar bite-sized cubes and transfer them to a bowl.
- Season: Add smoked paprika, herb de Provence, salt, and black pepper to the chicken. Toss or mix until everything is well coated.
- Sear: Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add the seasoned chicken, making sure not to overcrowd the pan so that the chicken sears nicely.
- Sauté: Saute for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Finish: Reduce the heat then, push the chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining butter to melt, then stir in the chopped garlic. Stir the garlic together with the chicken to cook it (about 1 minute). Add chopped parsley and give a final stir. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Cut the chicken into equal-sized pieces so that they cook evenly. For a hands-free version, bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for about 15 to 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 257 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg
Keywords: chicken bites, garlic butter, garlic butter chicken bites