Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Skillet Recipe
Make juicy, flavorful Garlic Butter Chicken Bites on the stovetop in under 20 minutes. This easy, one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into uniform 1-inch pieces. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help it brown better.
- Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Stir constantly for about 1 minute until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Toss the chicken bites gently in the garlic butter sauce until fully coated.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, cook the chicken in two batches instead of overcrowding the pan.
- Serve these chicken bites over rice, pasta, or alongside roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the butter sauce at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 120