Description
These 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a delightful combination of tender chicken, savory garlic, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a quick dinner, this easy one-pan dish is made in just minutes, making it ideal for those busy weeknights. Enjoy warm with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (1 ¼ lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with flour, basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat all pieces well.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once hot, add chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes without moving. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and parsley to the pan. Cook for an additional minute until the chicken is fully cooked and coated with garlic butter.
- Serve hot, alone or with your choice of sides like rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes with the seasonings before cooking.
Try customizing this recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh green salad or garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 456mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg