Garlic Butter Chicken Bites (Printable)
Golden chicken bites in rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ Sauce & Aromatics
05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams slightly.
03 - Add chicken in a single layer without crowding the pan. Sear for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining pieces if necessary.
04 - Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Once melted and bubbling, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet and toss vigorously to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley until well combined. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- That restaurant quality garlic butter sauce that makes everything taste amazing
- Ready in 25 minutes but tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
- Crowding the pan will steam the chicken instead of searing it, work in batches if your pan is smaller
- The garlic goes from fragrant to burned in seconds, keep it moving and watch closely
03 -
- Cut your chicken into uniform pieces so everything cooks at the same rate
- Dont move the chicken around too much while searing, let it develop that beautiful crust