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Garlic butter chicken bites cooking in skillet with melted butter and fresh herbs

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy herb-infused flour mixture and finished with aromatic garlic butter. Ready in about 20 minutes for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 3 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts medium sized, about 1 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil regular refined
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 12-inch non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Meat thermometer (optional but recommended)

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels on all sides. If chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound to even thickness.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, basil, oregano, and thyme. Coat each whole chicken breast thoroughly with the flour mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the hot skillet. Swirl to combine and coat the pan evenly. The pan should be hot enough that a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  4. Place chicken breasts in the pan in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook 3 more minutes on the other side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley around the chicken. Cook for 90 seconds until garlic is fragrant, using a spoon to repeatedly drizzle the melted garlic butter over the chicken.
  6. Turn off heat and transfer chicken to a plate. Let rest 1-2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter from the pan and serve hot.

Notes

Don't skip drying the chicken as this helps achieve a crispier exterior. Use a heavy skillet for best results. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking and a good sear. Adding butter at the end prevents burning while enhancing flavor. For best results, use a meat thermometer to check doneness at 165°F.