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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley. This quick and flavorful skillet recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, pairing wonderfully with pasta or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Skillet: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Season Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika to evenly coat them.
  3. Heat Oil and Butter: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the hot skillet, tilting the pan to evenly coat the surface with the fat.
  4. Cook Chicken in a Single Layer: Place the chicken pieces in an even single layer in the skillet, ensuring not to crowd them so they brown instead of steaming.
  5. Brown Chicken: Cook the chicken undisturbed for about 3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until nearly cooked through. If needed, cook the chicken in batches.
  6. Add Garlic, Parsley, and Butter: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the minced garlic and chopped parsley to the skillet. Gently stir and simmer for 1 minute until the chicken is fully cooked and the garlic is fragrant, scraping the bottom of the skillet to lift any browned bits for added flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve the garlic butter chicken bites immediately, ideally paired with spaghetti aglio e olio with kale and blistered tomatoes for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful bites or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary to ensure proper browning.
  • Fresh garlic and parsley add the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
  • Can be served with pasta, rice, or sautéed vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.

Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Bites, Quick Chicken Recipe, Skillet Chicken, Easy Dinner

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