Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of Italian seasoning and flour, then pan-seared to a golden brown in olive oil and butter. Finished with fresh garlic and parsley, this quick and easy dish is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Fats
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Flavorings
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to help the coating adhere better.
- Coat the Chicken: Sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken. Toss well until all the chicken pieces are fully coated with the flour mixture, with no excess flour left behind.
- Heat Fat in Skillet: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the preheated skillet, allowing the butter to melt quickly. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly with the fat.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer with some space between them so they brown instead of steam. Cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until almost cooked through.
- Add Garlic, Butter, and Parsley: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in small pieces, along with the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Cook for 1 more minute until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is no longer pink in the center.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the chicken bites from the skillet and serve right away for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra herb flavor, double the amount of parsley used.
- To add another flavor dimension, finish the dish by squeezing juice from half a lemon over the chicken before serving.
- This dish pairs well with lemon couscous made by boiling chicken broth, lemon juice, and water, then steeping the couscous for 5 minutes.
- Serve with sautéed or steamed vegetables like squash, zucchini, asparagus, or broccoli for a complete meal.
- Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet to allow proper browning of the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
