Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites feature tender, juicy pieces of chicken breasts perfectly coated in a flavorful blend of flour, Italian seasoning, and garlic-infused butter. This quick and easy skillet dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner, delivering rich, savory flavors in just 15 minutes with minimal prep and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 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, to taste (approximately 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper used)
Cooking Fat and Flavorings
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve better browning. Then sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken pieces. Toss thoroughly so the flour and seasonings coat all pieces evenly without leftover flour on the board.
- Add Fat and Heat: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt quickly, then tilt the pan to evenly coat the surface with the oil and butter mixture.
- Cook Chicken First Side: Place the chicken pieces in a single even layer in the skillet, ensuring some space between them to prevent steaming. Cook without moving for about 3 minutes until the bottom side turns nicely golden brown.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken pieces to the other side and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Remaining Butter: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in small pieces along with the minced garlic and chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for 1 more minute until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from heat and serve the garlic butter chicken bites right away for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This is an easy 15-minute recipe requiring minimal prep and only a handful of basic ingredients.
- It’s a perfect weeknight dinner option that offers restaurant-quality flavor quickly.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for the brightest and freshest taste.
- Ensure to keep the chicken pieces spaced in the pan to get golden browning rather than steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 394 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 422 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 151 mg
