Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable Version)
Golden chicken bites in rich garlic butter sauce. Quick 25-minute meal perfect for dinner or serving as appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Sauce & Aromatics
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Method:
01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
03 - Add chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Sear for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining pieces.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges and extra parsley if desired.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Twenty-five minutes from start to finish means dinner is ready faster than delivery
- The sauce is pure magic on everything, so you will want to lick the plate
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the chicken instead of searing it, so work in batches if needed
- Garlic burns quickly, so keep it moving once it hits the hot butter
03 -
- Room temperature chicken sears more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before cooking
- Let the pan get properly hot before adding the first batch of chicken