Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

from yellowblissroad.com
20 min
6 servings

Garlic chicken bites are tender, flavorful, and ready in 20 minutes! Made with chunks of chicken breast, garlic, butter and lemon juice.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, toss the prepared chicken breasts in olive oil. Add the flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and stir until completely incorporated.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter and swirl to coat the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken, being sure to space evenly apart. Do not touch until the chicken appears to be almost cooked through. (About 3 minutes)

  4. 4

    Flip over the chicken pieces and continue cooking an additional 2 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.

  6. 6

    Lower the temperature to medium low heat and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Use a spatula to scrape the browned chicken bits from the bottom of the pan.

  7. 7

    Add garlic to the butter, cooking for 1 minute or until fragrant.

  8. 8

    Return the chicken to the pan and add the lemon juice and fresh parsley.

  9. 9

    Toss to fully coat the chicken in the sauce and serve immediately.