Description
Savory 15-minute garlic butter chicken bites bring comfort and quick elegance to weeknight dinners. Golden chicken pieces sizzle with rich garlic butter, delivering restaurant-quality flavor that lets you enjoy gourmet cooking without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20 ounces (567 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat chicken breasts with a paper towel to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring optimal browning potential. Slice chicken into uniform 1-inch cubes to guarantee consistent cooking.
- Combine chicken pieces with flour, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gently toss until each morsel is completely and evenly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat, incorporating olive oil and a portion of butter. Allow butter to melt and oil to reach optimal temperature, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Carefully arrange chicken pieces in a single layer across the skillet, avoiding overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for approximately 3 minutes, allowing a golden-brown crust to develop.
- Rotate chicken pieces and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring thorough internal cooking while maintaining a crisp exterior. Aim for a perfectly cooked, tender texture.
- Introduce remaining butter and finely minced garlic into the skillet. Stir thoroughly to distribute garlic evenly and create a rich, aromatic sauce. Cook for one final minute until garlic releases its fragrant essence.
- Remove skillet from heat and immediately incorporate fresh parsley, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous flavor. Serve piping hot to preserve the dish’s optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are uniform in size for even cooking, preventing some bites from being under or overcooked.
- Pat chicken completely dry using paper towels to achieve maximum browning and crispy exterior without steaming the meat.
- Use fresh herbs and high-quality butter for enhanced flavor depth and more aromatic results.
- Prevent overcrowding in the skillet by cooking chicken in batches if necessary, maintaining proper heat and crispy texture.
- replace flour with almond or coconut flour for gluten-free version, or use smoked paprika for intense flavor profile.
- Let chicken rest for a minute after cooking to help retain moisture and ensure juicy, tender bites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg