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Garlic butter chicken bites in a skillet with fresh parsley and golden garlic butter sauce

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Tender bite-sized chicken pieces coated in herbs and flour, seared golden in a rich garlic butter sauce. A quick one-pan dinner bursting with savory flavor and ready in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free flour works as substitute
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided -- 1 tbsp for cooking, 2 tbsp added at finish
  • 4 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • fresh lemon juice optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss chicken pieces with flour, dried basil, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once hot, add chicken in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until browned, flip and cook 2 more minutes.
  4. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley. Stir and cook for 1 more minute until garlic is fragrant and chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally. Rest 2 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve hot with rice, pasta, or salad. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top if desired.

Notes

Preheat the skillet fully before adding chicken for the best browning. Cook in batches if the pan is crowded. Can be prepped up to 24 hours ahead by coating the chicken and refrigerating. Freeze cooked bites in a single layer before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.