Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy, and bathed in garlicky butter, these garlic butter chicken bites will be your new favorite when you need a quick weeknight dinner. Ready to put in meal bowls, salads, and pasta in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Dice chicken evenly into small pieces, about ½-inch. I like to cut it into long strips, about ½-inch wide, and then make horizontal cuts, about ½-inch apart. Try to cut the pieces the same size as much as possible so they cook evenly. Add the cut-up chicken to the bowl with cornstarch mixture and toss until chicken is evenly coated.16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken in a single layer.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cook without moving the chicken bites for 3 to 4 minutes so a golden crust forms. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the butter, garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine, and continue to cook until butter is melted.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 5 cloves garlic, minced, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- Serve immediately (see serving suggestions below).
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Notes
- Serving suggestions: Garlic butter chicken bites go well with cooked pasta or rice. I like to add them to meal bowls, salads, wraps, or roasted vegetables.
- Storage: Leftover chicken bites will keep for 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. They can be reheated in a skillet, or briefly in the air fryer. They tend to get a bit chewy in the microwave.
- Variations: Add a squeeze of lemon juice (zest, too!) to the pan with the butter. Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese on the bites with the parsley. Try different fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, chives, cilantro, or whatever you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces chicken with sauce | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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