Description
Bold, buttery, and utterly satisfying bites of chicken cooked in a decadent garlic butter sauce, these Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for an extra kick
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme. Mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, try substituting different herbs or adding vegetables like peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken bites, butter chicken, quick dinners, family meals