Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Flour-dusted chicken breast pieces seared in oil and butter, finished with garlic and parsley. About 15 minutes.

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
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9 min Prep Time
6 min Cook Time
15 min Total Time
3–4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1½ tablespoons minced fresh garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pat the chicken dry.
  2. Sprinkle the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the chicken and toss until every piece is coated and no flour is left on the board.
  3. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet. Tilt to coat.
  4. Add the chicken in a single layer with space between pieces. Cook about 3 minutes until golden on the bottom, flip, and cook 2 minutes more until nearly done.
  5. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pieces, plus the garlic and parsley. Cook 1 minute more, until the chicken hits 165°F. Serve right away.

Notes

  1. Boneless thighs work; cook about 1 minute longer.
  2. Double the parsley if you want it more herby. A squeeze of lemon at the end is good too.