Quick & Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Quick & Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, golden chicken pieces coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with Italian herbs and a hint of spice. This one-pan chicken recipe is fast, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with rice, pasta, or veggies for a complete meal that comes together in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéed, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, divided
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with flour, Italian seasoning, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant and chicken is coated.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap in Cajun or lemon pepper seasoning for a twist.
- Use chicken thighs for added juiciness.
- Add lemon juice, Parmesan, or sautéed veggies for variation.
- Toss into rice, pasta, or salad for a full meal.
- For gluten-free, use cornstarch or a GF flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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