Description
This quick and easy one-pan dish features tender chicken bites coated in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick meal prep option, these flavorful bites pair wonderfully with rice, pasta, or a side of roasted vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 3–4 minutes on one side without stirring, until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Customizations: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice or a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.
- Serving Ideas: Serve with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg