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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

By Britney Brown-Chamberlain
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
a serving spoon scooping the garlic butter chicken bites in the pan.
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Garlic butter chicken bites are juicy, golden, and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with onions, garlic, lemon, parsley, and parmesan.

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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • Salt and Pepper , (to taste)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 tbsp Salted Butter
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion, (diced)
  • 6 cloves Garlic, (diced)
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, (grated)

Instructions 

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Trim any excess fat/fatty pieces off of the chicken. Add the chicken to a large bowl and season with Italian seasoning garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. 1 1/2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs 2 tsp Italian Seasoning 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1 tsp Onion Powder Salt and Pepper
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, then add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Work in batches if needed so the chicken sears instead of steams.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  • Add the butter. Once melted, add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan - this adds tons of flavor to the sauce. 4 tbsp Salted Butter 1/2 Yellow Onion
  • Add the minced garlic, and Cajun seasoning. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and slightly browned. Be careful not to let the garlic burn. 6 cloves Garlic 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss until every piece is coated in the garlic butter sauce.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Remove from the pan and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. 1 tbsp Lemon Juice 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley 3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese

Notes

  • Let the pan get hot first. For the perfect sear, let the pan warm for about 3–4 minutes before cooking. This helps the chicken develop those golden brown edges.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken in a single layer so it browns evenly. If the pan is overcrowded, the chicken will steam instead of sear. Work in batches if needed, it’s worth it for that deep golden crust.
  • Pat the chicken dry first. Don’t skip this step! Removing excess moisture helps the chicken sear properly and develop that golden, flavorful crust instead of steaming in the pan.
  • Store leftovers properly. Store leftover garlic butter chicken bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 35g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 194mg, Sodium: 308mg, Potassium: 538mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 769IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 101mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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