Description
Garlic butter chicken bites elevate weeknight meals with sensational flavor in just 15 minutes. Succulent chicken pieces sizzle in golden butter, promising a delicious feast that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
Herbs and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: Red pepper flakes, for a little heat
Cooking Fats and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high flame, allowing the olive oil to shimmer and spread across the cooking surface.
- Carefully coat chicken pieces with a harmonious blend of salt, ground black pepper, aromatic thyme, and robust oregano, ensuring each morsel is generously seasoned.
- Gently transfer the seasoned chicken into the sizzling skillet, creating a single layer that allows even caramelization and browning.
- Allow the chicken to dance in the pan, turning occasionally to develop a rich golden exterior and ensure complete internal cooking, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Create a small clearing in the skillet and introduce cold butter and finely chopped garlic, positioning them away from the chicken to prevent burning.
- Swiftly sauté the garlic until it releases its fragrant oils and transforms into a pale golden hue, releasing a tantalizing aroma throughout the kitchen.
- Merge the golden garlic butter with the perfectly cooked chicken, gently tossing to create a luxurious, glossy coating that envelops each tender piece.
- Allow the flavors to harmonize for an additional minute, intensifying the garlic butter’s essence.
- Scatter freshly chopped parsley across the glistening chicken bites, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Perfectly sear chicken by patting meat dry before cooking, ensuring crispy golden-brown exterior without steaming.
- Customize herb blend with fresh or dried variations like rosemary, basil, or Italian seasoning mix for different flavor profiles.
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs depending on preference; thighs offer more moisture and richer taste.
- Reduce cooking time for smaller, uniform chicken pieces to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg