Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These juicy, golden-brown Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are the perfect 15-minute meal for busy weeknights. Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken breasts coated in a savory, aromatic garlic-herb butter sauce, this dish offers a restaurant-quality sear right in your own kitchen. It is an incredibly flavorful, protein-packed, and kid-friendly recipe that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 9 mins
- Cook Time: 6 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Place the chicken bite-sized pieces in a bowl and toss with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Add the chicken bites to the skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust
Flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through
Reduce heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic to the pan
Sauté for 1 minute until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, tossing the chicken to coat thoroughly
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately
Notes
Use refined olive oil for higher heat tolerance. If out of Italian seasoning, use a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme. Serve with roasted vegetables or over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg