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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, golden-seared chicken pieces tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: AmericanCourse: Dinner / MainMethod: StovetopKeyword: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and fully cooked, turning as needed. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let melt.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in garlic butter sauce.
  7. Cook 1–2 minutes more, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.