Description
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite go-to: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites. This dish combines crispy seared chicken chunks with a buttery, garlicky glaze that’s hard to resist. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, easy recipes for busy weeknights, or protein-packed food ideas for meal prep, these juicy bites deliver flavor in every mouthful. Their golden crust and rich aroma make them perfect for sharing, though you might not want to!
Serve them over rice, pasta, or salad — or enjoy them solo as a healthy snack or appetizer. It’s the kind of recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a memorable dish. Think of it as the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist.
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken in batches, about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, lower heat to medium and melt butter.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter.
- Let simmer for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.