Description
Sizzling 15-minute garlic butter chicken bites bring Mediterranean magic to dinner tables with minimal effort. Juicy chicken pieces dance in rich, herb-infused butter, promising a quick and delectable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Butter and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium heat, allowing butter to melt and develop a rich, nutty fragrance.
- Introduce seasoned chicken pieces into the skillet, ensuring each morsel is coated with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs for maximum flavor enhancement.
- Sizzle the chicken for approximately 5-6 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve an even golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Infuse the skillet with minced garlic, stirring continuously for 45-60 seconds to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Taste the chicken and fine-tune seasonings with additional salt and pepper if desired, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Immediately transfer the succulent chicken bites to a serving platter, sprinkling freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve hot, allowing the garlic butter to showcase its delectable, glistening coating on each tender chicken bite.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor compared to chicken breast.
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar in size for even cooking and consistent golden-brown results.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Transform this dish into a low-carb option by serving over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg