Description
Easy and flavorful garlic butter chicken bites that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
- 6–8 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Season: Toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Stir for 30-60 seconds until golden and aromatic.
- Cook the Chicken: Add seasoned chicken cubes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add Parsley: Once cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), sprinkle in fresh parsley and toss to combine.
- Serve: Plate the Garlic Butter Chicken Bites and garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle melted butter on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg