Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Skillet-Seared & Ready in 15 Minutes)
Fast, easy, and family-friendly, you’ll want to make these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites on repeat! Bite-sized chicken is pan-seared in a homemade garlic butter sauce that makes every morsel tender and flavorful. It’s the best 15-minute recipe for those busy weeknights and perfect for meal prep as well.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic 4 cloves
- Finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika, ensuring it’s evenly covered.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, tilting the pan to spread it evenly.
- Place the chicken in a single layer in the skillet, avoiding overcrowding to ensure the pieces brown instead of steaming.
- Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until nearly cooked through. If necessary, cook the chicken in batches.
- Add the remaining butter, garlic, and parsley to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute or until the chicken is fully cooked, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Enjoy!
Notes
- The actual cooking time will vary depending on the size of your chicken bites and the type of skillet you use.
- Dice the chicken into similar-sized pieces so they all cook at the same time.
- To get the best sear, wait until the pan is hot before adding the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 499mg