Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, golden-brown chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, these chicken bites combine Italian seasoning and a luscious buttery garlic sauce for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ¼ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a mixing bowl, sprinkle the chicken with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to coat the chicken pieces evenly.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the hot skillet. Once the butter melts and starts to foam, arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for approximately 3 minutes on each side, or until each piece is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: After the chicken is cooked, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley. Cook while stirring constantly for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant and the sauce slightly thickens, coating the chicken evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the garlic butter chicken bites immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to allow proper browning of chicken.
- Internal temperature of chicken should reach 165°F to ensure it is safely cooked.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
