15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Make these quick, juicy chicken bites in one pan. This recipe delivers strong garlic butter flavor fast, perfect for a weeknight dinner or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 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 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to help it brown better.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once the butter melts, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and paprika into the melted butter and garlic mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce reduce slightly for about 1 minute.
- Return the cooked chicken bites to the skillet. Toss them gently to coat completely in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve your flavorful chicken bites immediately as a quick dinner or crispy chicken bites appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese during the last minute of cooking to create a light, savory coating.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- This recipe works well with cubed turkey breast if you want a slight variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110