Description
Quick and easy garlic butter chicken bites, perfect for busy nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the butter and let it melt, filling the kitchen with a warm, buttery scent.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, carefully placing them in a single layer.
- Cook the chicken for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and beautifully golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve these delightful bites as an entrée or appetizer.
Notes
You can prep chicken pieces ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. Use olive oil instead of butter for lower fat options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 89mg