Description
Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Bites featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (about 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper)
Cooking fats and herbs
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Prepare chicken: Dab the chicken pieces dry on all sides with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- Coat chicken: Sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Toss well until all pieces are evenly coated with flour and spices.
- Heat fats: Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter to the skillet. Let the butter melt quickly and tilt the pan to coat the surface evenly.
- Cook chicken first side: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet in an even layer with some space between them. Cook without moving until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Cook chicken second side: Flip the chicken pieces and cook for 2 more minutes until nearly cooked through.
- Add garlic and parsley: Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter in small pieces along with the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Cook for an additional 1 minute or until the chicken reaches 165°F in the center and is no longer pink.
- Serve: Serve the garlic butter chicken bites immediately while hot for the best flavor.
Notes
- For extra herb flavor, double the amount of parsley.
- Optional: Finish the dish by squeezing in juice from half a lemon for added brightness.
- Serve with lemon couscous made by boiling chicken broth with lemon, then adding couscous and letting it steam.
- Great side options include sautéed or steamed vegetables like squash, zucchini, asparagus, or broccoli for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
