Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal kitchen effort. Crispy, golden edges and rich herb-infused butter create a simple yet irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cubed
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fats and Aromatics:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with a blend of salt, black pepper, and aromatic Italian herbs, ensuring even distribution of seasonings.
- Melt rich, creamy butter in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the sizzling butter, arranging pieces to maximize contact with the pan’s surface.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Introduce minced garlic into the skillet, stirring rapidly to prevent burning and releasing its intense, fragrant essence.
- Swirl chicken pieces through the bubbling garlic-infused butter, coating each morsel with a glossy, flavorful sheen.
- Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the glistening chicken bites for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Transfer immediately to a serving platter, ensuring the garlic butter’s warmth and aroma are preserved for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, juicy results that absorb flavors quickly.
- Ensure chicken pieces are roughly the same size to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help create a beautiful golden-brown exterior and enhance herb adherence.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, replace butter with ghee and use fresh herbs for extra flavor without adding carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg