Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Bites prepared with tender chicken pieces, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Equipment
- 12-inch non-stick skillet
Ingredients
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 ¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ¼-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley *For extra herb flavor double up on the parsley.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dab chicken on all sides dry with paper towels.
- Sprinkle flour, Italian seasoning, and desired amount of salt and pepper over chicken. Toss well to evenly coat.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; the butter should melt quickly.
- Add chicken in an even layer, leaving some space between pieces to allow for browning.
- Let cook until nicely golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes, then flip to the opposite side and cook for 2 minutes longer, or until nearly cooked through.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoon butter in small pieces, along with garlic and parsley. Cook 1 minute longer until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve right away.
Notes
For another layer of flavor, you can finish by juicing in half a lemon. Nutrition estimate based on 3 servings. Does not include added salt. For a quick side, serve with lemon couscous or sautéed/steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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