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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites plated beautifully, garnished with parsley, and paired with a clear water glass
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites: Easy, Flavorful Snack Recipe

Delicious and easy garlic butter chicken bites that make a perfect snack or appetizer. Juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with herbs and spices for a mouthwatering treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried basil, sweet paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken bites to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic. Return the chicken bites to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken bites. Serve warm as a delicious snack or appetizer.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain flavor and tenderness.