Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites elevate weeknight dinners with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Italian herbs and crispy golden edges make this protein-packed dish an irresistible crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Fats and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with a blend of salt, black pepper, and aromatic Italian seasoning, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated.
- Combine olive oil and butter in a spacious skillet, warming over medium heat until the mixture shimmers and melts together.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot pan, allowing each piece to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through consistent turning, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Introduce finely chopped garlic into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release its fragrant essence, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Delicately transfer the golden chicken bites onto a serving platter, generously sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and present immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different herb blends like Herbs de Provence or Cajun spice mix for varied flavor profiles.
- Pat chicken pieces dry before seasoning to ensure maximum browning and crispy exterior when searing.
- Lower heat if garlic starts to burn quickly to prevent bitter taste and maintain smooth, rich butter sauce.
- Transform this dish into a low-carb or keto-friendly option by using ghee instead of butter and avoiding any potential flour-based seasonings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg