Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter until bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until golden, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and stir to coat in the garlic butter sauce, letting it simmer for another minute.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve hot from the skillet.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner