Garlic butter chicken bites are tender, juicy, and ready in minutes using only one pan.
Buttery garlic chicken bites have huge flavor and make a quick and easy appetizer, side, or light dinner.
Holly’s Garlicky Chicken Bite Highlights
- Flavor: Garlic butter-infused chicken bites are packed with delicious, savory flavor.
- Difficulty: 3 simple ingredients and 3 steps get these tasty bites on the table fast.
- Recommended Tools: A meat thermometer is a must-have tool for ensuring proper doneness for all proteins, especially chicken.
- Prep Note: Double (or triple!) the recipe and enjoy them hot or cold all week long.
Chicken Bites Building Blocks
Chicken: Boneless, skinless breasts are best because they’re easy to cut into smaller chunks.
Garlic Butter: Real butter is a low-carb staple, and together with fresh garlic, the combo gives these bites incredible savory flavor. Garlic powder can be used if necessary.
Bite-Sized Twists
- Dress up chicken bites by adding a little sriracha to the recipe in Step 3 and garnish with sliced green onions instead of parsley.
- Use bacon grease instead of olive oil for a deeper, smoky flavor.
- Kick up the heat even more with some southwest or taco seasoning, or try an Asian inspiration with teriyaki sauce and ginger.
How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Brown chicken in a dry skillet until almost cooked through.
- Add garlic butter and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Stir in fresh parsley and serve (full recipe below).
Bite-Sized Secrets for Big Flavor
- For uniform pieces, flatten chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap using a rolling pin or meat mallet before slicing lengthwise, then cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- For extra tender, juicy bites, marinate the chicken in some pickle juice or yogurt for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry before searing.
Serve and Store Garlicky Goodness
These tasty morsels make a great main dish, salad topper, or appetizer, served hot or cold.
Dip them into creamy ranch or cheese sauce. Why not serve them on your appetizer tray with zucchini fries or jalapeno poppers? You can sprinkle them on top of a crispy zucchini pasta salad, tuck them into a broccoli casserole, or plate them up with one of these tasty sides.
Keep leftover garlic butter bites in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in a zippered bag for up to one month.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley for serving, optional
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, turning every 2-3 minutes until all sides are browned and almost cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan, and cook in batches if necessary.
- Add the butter and garlic and continue cooking until the chicken reaches 165℉ and the garlic is fragrant. If using, stir in fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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