Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Golden and juicy chicken bites coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with Italian herbs and smoked paprika, perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet 12-inch heavy duty skillet
- 1 small bowl
- 1 plate for drying chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch bite size pieces (about 1 ¼ to 1 ½ pounds)
- ¾ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
- ¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and place them on a plate.
- In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken pieces and toss to coat.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip chicken and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and no pink remains; internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Turn off heat, toss chicken bites to coat in garlic butter sauce, and garnish with minced parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are dry before seasoning for better searing.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor in the butter sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.