Description
Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes! This easy recipe uses minimal ingredients for a delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken bites coated in rich garlic butter sauce make a family-friendly dish that pairs well with rice, pasta, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic, stirring to coat chicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet for even cooking.
- Add a splash of heavy cream for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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