Cajun Chicken Bites (10-Minute)

Cajun Chicken Bites (10-Minute)

from eatwell101.com
Chicken, Cook, Cooking & Meals, main dishes,
15 min
4 servings
536 kcal / serving

These pan-seared chicken bites pack so much flavor. The perfect chicken recipe for a quick weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

  • 3boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 teaspoonfresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoonsonion powder
  • ½ cupbutter, softened
  • 1 teaspoonolive oil
  • 2 teaspoonsminced garlic
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning or herbes de provence
  • 1 tablespoonhot sauce, optional (we used sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoonslow-sodium chicken broth (or white wine)
  • ½juice of lemon
  • 1 tablespoonminced parsley
  • crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
  • slices of lemon, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the chicken bites in garlic butter sauce: Start to slice chicken breasts into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Heat half butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Gently stir-fry the chicken bites on all sides until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Lower the temperature, add two teaspoons minced garlic, butter, and Italian seasoning and stir and cook with chicken bites until fragrant. You might have to work in batches to avoid crowding the pan and have steamed chicken bites instead of brown.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the skillet with a little chicken broth (or wine), hot sauce, and lemon juice. Toss the chicken bites in the sauce to coat well.

  5. 5

    Garnish the garlic butter chicken bites with parsley, crushed chili pepper, and serve immediately. Enjoy!