Description
Succulent Garlic Butter Chicken Bites elevate weeknight dinners with rich, garlicky flavors that dance across your palate. Quick pan-searing locks in juicy tenderness, while herbed butter creates an irresistible coating you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Seasonings and Cooking Fats:
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Transform chicken breasts into uniform, bite-sized morsels, ensuring each piece is seasoned generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Melt a combination of olive oil and butter in a large cast-iron skillet, creating a rich, flavorful cooking surface over medium-high heat.
- Carefully arrange chicken pieces in a single layer, allowing each morsel to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding the pan.
- Gently turn chicken cubes, cooking until all sides achieve a beautiful caramelized exterior and the meat is cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes total.
- Introduce finely minced garlic to the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning and infuse the chicken with aromatic flavor.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley across the golden chicken bites, adding optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Transfer to a serving platter immediately, allowing the garlic butter to coat each piece, and serve piping hot as an irresistible appetizer or main course.
Notes
- Transform any chicken cut into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and professional presentation.
- Use high-quality unsalted butter and fresh garlic for maximum flavor depth and richness.
- Consider adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra aromatic complexity and depth.
- Quick-cooking method works perfectly for meal prep, allowing versatile serving options like over rice, salad, or as appetizers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg