15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: Easy One-Pan Recipe
This quick and easy 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe features tender, juicy chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Made in a single pan, it’s perfect for a fast weeknight dinner served with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 20 oz (1 ¼ lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Coating
- 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
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dry the chicken breasts thoroughly with a paper towel. Cut the chicken into bite-sized 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle the flour, dried basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper over them. Toss everything well until all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the flour and herb mixture.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Wait until the oil is hot and the butter has fully melted and begun to foam before adding the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a golden crust. Flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure the chicken cooks through.
- Add garlic and parsley: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the minced garlic, and freshly chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir everything and cook for about one more minute until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot. These chicken bites pair wonderfully with sides such as rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are dry before coating to help the flour mixture stick better and create a nice crust.
- Use fresh garlic and parsley for optimal flavor and aroma.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of chicken pieces; ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- You can substitute dried herbs with fresh herbs but reduce the quantity to avoid overpowering flavors.
- This recipe works well with other cuts of chicken like thighs, just adjust cooking time accordingly.
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