Description
These 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are packed with flavor and are perfect for a quick yet satisfying dinner. Whip up tender chicken pieces coated in garlic and herbs, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by drying chicken breasts with a paper towel and cutting them into 1-inch pieces.
- Season the chicken in a bowl with flour, basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once hot, add the chicken in one layer.
- Cook the chicken undisturbed for about 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Cook for one more minute until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Serve immediately, hot, with sides like rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Ensure the chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking.
Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste or add your favorite herbs for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 101mg