Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are tender pieces of chicken sautéed in garlic and butter, full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dab chicken on all sides dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle flour, Italian seasoning, and desired amount of salt and pepper over chicken. Toss well to evenly coat.
- Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter to skillet. Melt quickly and tilt pan to coat.
- Add chicken in an even layer, leaving space between pieces.
- Cook until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 minutes longer, or until nearly cooked through.
- Add remaining 2 Tbsp butter, garlic, and parsley. Cook 1 minute longer.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- For extra herb flavor, double the parsley.
- Finish with lemon juice for added flavor.
- Nutrition estimate based on 3 servings.
- Serve with lemon couscous or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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