Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)

Tender chicken bites tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, ideal for easy, flavorful meals.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 5 cloves garlic, finely minced
08 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
09 - 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add chicken broth and fresh lemon juice to the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat with the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce is so good you will want to drink it straight from the pan
  • Even picky eaters who claim to hate everything will ask for seconds
02 -
  • Dry chicken pieces thoroughly or they will steam instead of sear no matter how hot your pan is
  • Do not crowd the skillet or the temperature will drop and you will lose that beautiful golden crust
03 -
  • Mince your garlic cloves as finely as possible so they melt into the sauce instead of staying chunky
  • Have all your ingredients measured and ready before you start cooking because everything happens fast once the heat is on
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