Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Warm, garlicky, and irresistible, these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a weeknight hero that delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and season it. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, and parsley.
- Heat the skillet and sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown.
- Make the garlic butter sauce. Reduce the heat, add butter, and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Combine chicken and sauce. Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.
- Finish and serve. Cook for a few more minutes to heat through and serve hot.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while searing the chicken to ensure it gets a good brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, Chicken, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Comfort Food
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