Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (15-Minute Recipe!)
Tender chicken pieces seared until golden and finished in garlic-parsley butter for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (recipe suggests about 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic about 4 cloves
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter to the hot skillet and tilt to coat the pan as the butter melts.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer with some space between pieces and cook undisturbed until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
- Flip the pieces and cook about 2 minutes more, until nearly cooked through.
- Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter in small pieces, then add the minced garlic and chopped parsley; cook and stir for about 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant and chicken reaches 165°F and is no longer pink.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
- 12-inch nonstick skillet
- Cutting Board
- Chef’s knife
- Paper Towels
- Measuring Spoons
- Spatula or tongs
Notes
- Double the parsley for a stronger herb flavor.
- Finish with juice of half a lemon for extra brightness.
- Nutrition estimate is based on 3 servings and excludes added salt.
- Serve with lemon couscous made by boiling 14.5 oz chicken broth with 2 Tbsp lemon and 2 Tbsp water, stirring in 1 cup couscous off heat for 5 minutes.
- Pairs well with sautéed or steamed vegetables like squash, zucchini, asparagus, or broccoli.