Description
Tender chicken bites cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bites
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken bites with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken bites and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, butter, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. Pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 40g