Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a garlic-infused butter sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs, and sautéed to golden perfection. This simple recipe takes only 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal meal for busy evenings when you want something delicious with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, about 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper recommended
Cooking
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the skillet: Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to get it ready for cooking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry on all sides using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season and coat the chicken: Sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken pieces. Toss well until each piece is evenly coated and no flour remains on the cutting board.
- Heat the fat: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet. Allow the butter to melt quickly and tilt the pan to coat evenly.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet, leaving some space between them to ensure browning and prevent steaming. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until they are nearly cooked through.
- Add garlic and parsley: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in small pieces along with minced garlic and chopped parsley. Cook for 1 more minute, stirring gently, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the garlic is fragrant but not burned.
- Serve immediately: Remove from heat and serve the warm, flavorful chicken bites right away for best taste and texture.
Notes
- This recipe is incredibly quick and simple, taking only 15 minutes with minimal prep.
- Using fresh garlic and parsley adds vibrant flavor and freshness.
- Coating the chicken in seasoned flour helps create a nice crust and locks in moisture.
- Cooking in a single layer ensures even browning and prevents steaming.
- Serve these bites as a main dish alongside your favorite sides or over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 422 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 151 mg
