Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich garlic and buttery sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, these golden bites are quick to prepare and promise to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve them as an appetizer or main course, and watch everyone come back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic and remaining butter, stirring until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg