15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe
A quick and flavorful 15-minute recipe featuring tender chicken bites cooked in a savory garlic butter sauce, seasoned with herbs and spices for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 20 oz (1 ¼ lbs) 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
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix the flour with dried oregano, dried basil, sweet paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken bites and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and finish: Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be substituted in a pinch.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste before serving.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free variation.
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken bites, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe, stovetop chicken
