Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a mouthwatering delight that transforms simple chicken into a flavorful dish bursting with garlicky goodness. Cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, these tender morsels are perfect for game nights, family dinners, or a cozy night in. Quick and easy to prepare, they are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; toss well.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes) or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Reduce heat, stir in the remaining butter and chopped parsley until well coated.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken in garlic and herbs for a few hours prior to cooking. - Customize by adding spices like paprika or cayenne for extra heat or tossing in veggies such as bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.