Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, these bites are the perfect quick meal or appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin preferred
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 1½ Tbsp minced fresh garlic about 4 cloves
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Toss chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika to evenly coat.
- Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter to skillet. Tilt the pan to evenly coat.
- Add chicken in a single layer; do not crowd. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes, then flip to the opposite side and cook for 2 minutes longer or until nearly cooked through.
- You may need to cook in batches.
- Add remaining butter along with garlic and parsley. Cook and simmer chicken bites for 1 minute longer or until cooked through, scraping bottom of skillet to release brown bits.
Notes
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Let the chicken sit in the skillet to allow for better searing. Adjust garlic to your personal taste for desired flavor. For a spicy kick, add red chili flakes during cooking.