Description
Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and delicious one-pan recipe featuring tender bite-sized pieces of chicken breast seasoned with aromatic herbs and paprika, cooked in a buttery garlic sauce. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, this easy skillet meal comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 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
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and cut them into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with flour, dried basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are well coated with the seasoning mix.
- Heat skillet and cook chicken: Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the oil is hot and butter has melted, arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken: Let the chicken cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a golden crust. Flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 2 minutes to bake through.
- Add flavorings: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 1 minute until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with garlic and herb flavors.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot. These butter chicken bites pair well with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad as sides.
Notes
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut evenly for consistent cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to allow proper browning and searing.
- Use freshly minced garlic and parsley for the best flavor.
- Can be served as a quick dinner or appetizer.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated, but are best consumed fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Butter Chicken Bites, Easy Chicken Recipe, One Pan Chicken, Skillet Chicken, Quick Dinner, Garlic Chicken
