Description
15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and delicious solution for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. With minimal prep and cleanup, it’s perfect for families looking to enjoy a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve these versatile bites as a main course with rice or pasta, or as an appetizer at your next gathering. Discover how easy it is to whip up this gourmet dish in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry. In a bowl, toss with flour, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken in a single layer. Cook for about 3 minutes until golden; flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add remaining butter, garlic, and parsley to the skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, or as finger food with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg