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Golden garlic butter chicken bites with minced garlic and parsley on a white plate.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Juicy garlic butter chicken bites cooked in one skillet and finished with fresh garlic, butter, parsley, and optional lemon. A quick dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut it into even 1-inch pieces.
  2. Season the chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper, tossing until the pieces are evenly coated.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, working in two batches if necessary.
  4. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes without moving the chicken, then turn the pieces and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C).
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter and minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  6. Return any cooked chicken batches to the skillet and toss everything in the garlic butter. Stir in the lemon juice, if using.
  7. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Pat the chicken dry before cooking to help it brown.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if needed.
  • Lower the heat before adding garlic so it does not burn.
  • Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).