Description
Succulent Garlic Butter Chicken Bites cooked to golden perfection in a rich, garlicky butter sauce, finished with a hint of lemon and fresh parsley for a flavorful and quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, evenly coat the bite-sized chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is well seasoned.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Create the sauce base: Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine all flavors together. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
- Reintroduce the chicken: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, tossing them in the garlic butter sauce to coat thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and absorbs the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites before serving to add a pop of color and fresh herbal flavor.
Notes
- For extra zest, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
