Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken bites blend Italian and American culinary traditions with simple ingredients. Quick skillet preparation delivers irresistible flavor combinations you’ll savor until the last delicious morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
Fats and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, preparing for a golden-crusted chicken experience.
- Generously season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Verify chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet, introducing minced garlic and allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the pan for 30-45 seconds.
- Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, gently tumbling pieces to envelop them in the luxurious garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the glistening chicken bites for a vibrant finish and herbaceous note.
- Transfer to a serving platter, ensuring each morsel is coated with the fragrant garlic butter sauce.
Notes
- Keep chicken pieces similar in size for even cooking and consistent texture.
- Use high-quality butter for richer, more intense garlic butter flavor.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure better browning and crispy exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to prevent steaming and promote proper caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg