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These garlic butter chicken bites are loaded with flavor and cooked to perfection. A quick and easy meal that can be served as an appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Cooks in under 15 minutes.
- Low carb and keto-friendly.
- High in protein.
- Makes for the best leftovers!
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless chicken thighs work too. However, chicken thighs will take longer to cook. The safe temperature for cooked chicken is 165 degrees F.
- Garlic – Use fresh!
- Worcestershire Sauce – Optional, but I highly recommend it.
- Hot Sauce – Doesn’t have to be a spicy hot sauce, a mild hot sauce will do.
- Red Crushed Pepper – Optional.
- Butter – Use good quality unsalted butter.
How To Make
- Start by trimming the chicken fat and slicing the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chicken along with the spices, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken well.
- Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side then stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. It shouldn’t take too long.
- Stir the chicken and check for seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Top Tips
- I seasoned the chicken with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Feel free to season the chicken with Cajun seasoning or the spices of your choice.
- Don’t overcook the chicken!
- If you want this to be super saucy, feel free to add 1/2 cup of white wine or chicken broth.
- Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with white rice, quinoa, or creamy mashed potatoes.
- Add some veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers to switch it up.
Can I Bake This Instead?
Yes, preheat your oven to 400 degrees f. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Keep in mind that the chicken bites will cook a lot quicker on the stovetop.
Storage
Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the chicken in a skillet and cook until warm.
More Recipes You’ll Enjoy
- Honey Butter Fried Chicken
- Garlic Butter Steak Tips
- Chicken Meatballs
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Equipment
- skillet
- Wooden Spoon
- knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce , optional
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/8 tsp red crushed pepper , optional
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley , optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chicken along with the spices, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken well.
- Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes on each side then stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through. It shouldn't take too long.
- Stir the chicken and check for seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
