Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printer-Friendly)

Golden chicken bites in a savory garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes for an effortless meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish, optional)

→ Fats and Oils

04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
05 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Spices & Seasonings

06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

→ Garnish

09 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and begins to shimmer.
03 - Add seasoned chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes undisturbed to develop a golden crust, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
04 - Add minced garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute while stirring constantly until garlic becomes fragrant and butter melts into a glossy sauce.
05 - Stir in fresh parsley until evenly coated, then immediately remove from heat to prevent garlic from burning. Transfer to serving plates.
06 - Serve immediately while hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The garlic butter sauce creates this incredible glossy coating that makes every bite feel restaurant quality
  • Everything happens in one pan in under 15 minutes, but nobody has to know how easy it was
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of searing it, work in batches if needed
  • The garlic can burn in seconds once it hits the hot pan, keep it moving once you add it
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even searing
  • Keep a paper towel handy to wipe out the pan between batches if you're cooking in multiple rounds

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