Description
These Chicken Bites are the perfect go-to for a quick, satisfying meal. Juicy, seared chicken chunks are cooked in rich garlic butter until golden and flavorful. Whether you need an easy dinner, a fast protein for lunch prep, or just a healthy snack idea, this easy recipe delivers in under 20 minutes. Great for busy weeknights, quick lunchbox meals, or anyone looking for simple food ideas with big flavor. This is one of those high-protein, low-carb, easy dinner ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving.
4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
5. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and remaining butter. Stir to coat chicken in the garlic butter sauce.
6. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
7. Turn off heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
For best browning, avoid overcrowding the skillet—cook in batches if necessary.
Use chicken thighs if you want richer flavor and extra juiciness.
Add the garlic at the end to prevent burning and preserve its flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken bites, quick dinner, healthy snack, garlic butter chicken, easy recipe, weeknight dinner