Description
These 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites deliver irresistible flavor in a flash! Perfect for a quick dinner, they combine tender chicken with garlic and herbs for a soul-satisfying meal made in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel and cut them into 1-inch pieces.
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and sprinkle with flour, basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding the olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken without moving it for about 3 minutes. Flip the pieces and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Cook for one more minute until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve hot, either on its own or with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Feel free to toss in some vegetables while cooking for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg