Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

This quick and easy 15-minute recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, requiring minimal preparation and just a few basic ingredients, but delivering a burst of flavor! A must-try for busy evenings.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Prep Time: 9

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Ingredients

1¼ lbs . boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
1½ tbsp minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Sprinkle the chicken with flour, Italian seasoning, and your desired amount of salt and pepper (approximately 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper). Toss to coat evenly, ensuring the flour sticks to the chicken.
Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter to the skillet. Once the butter melts, tilt the pan to evenly coat the surface.
Add the chicken to the skillet in an even layer, making sure there's some space between each piece to allow for browning rather than steaming.
Let the chicken cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes until it turns golden brown on the bottom. Flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
Add the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter, along with the garlic and parsley. Stir and cook for 1 more minute, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink in the center.
Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra herb flavor, you can double the parsley.
For an added touch, squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the chicken just before serving.
For a quick side dish, try lemon couscous: Bring 1 can (14.5 oz) of chicken broth, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, stir in 1 cup of couscous (not pearl) and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
You can also serve this with sautéed or steamed vegetables like zucchini, squash, asparagus, or broccoli for a quick, balanced meal.

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