Description
A quick and flavorful 15-minute garlic butter chicken bites recipe made in one pan. Tender chicken breast pieces are seasoned with herbs and spices, lightly floured, then pan-seared in olive oil and butter with garlic and fresh parsley for a deliciously rich and aromatic dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 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
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dry the chicken breasts thoroughly with a paper towel to remove any moisture, then cut them into bite-sized 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
- Season the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a bowl. Sprinkle the flour, dried basil, sweet paprika, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper over the chicken. Toss everything together until all pieces are evenly coated with the flour and seasoning mixture.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt and the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Let them cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a golden brown crust. Flip the pieces over and cook for an additional 2 minutes to cook through.
- Add flavor: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and freshly chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir and cook everything together for another 1 minute until the chicken is fully cooked and fragrant with garlic and herb flavors.
- Serve: Remove the chicken from heat and serve immediately while hot. These garlic butter chicken bites pair well with rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet to ensure the chicken sears properly rather than steams.
- You can substitute dried herbs with fresh herbs if preferred, but use about three times the quantity.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the seasoning.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quick cooking and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken bites, quick chicken recipe, one-pan chicken, easy dinner, pan-fried chicken, chicken with garlic and herbs
