Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are tender, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy skillet recipe features a perfect balance of savory garlic, buttery richness, and a hint of lemon for brightness. Ideal for a weeknight dinner, this dish serves four and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Combine chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- Cook the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce. In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Add liquids and simmer. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer to develop the flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Toss the cooked chicken bites back into the skillet and coat thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites just before serving to add color and freshness.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference for a milder or stronger garlic flavor.
- Use unsalted butter to better control the salt level in the dish.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious garlic butter sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
