Golden pan-seared chicken bites tossed in foamy garlic butter — quick, glossy, and full of flavor.
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Golden pan-seared chicken bites tossed in foamy garlic butter — quick, glossy, and full of flavor.
Serves 4 · 20 min · 265 kcal
list_altIngredients
⚠️ Allergens: Contains dairy (butter).
restaurant_menuInstructions
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Cut the chicken into small, even bite-size pieces.
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Pat the chicken dry.
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Toss with the flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Cook for about 3 minutes without moving, then turn and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Add the butter and chopped garlic.
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Toss for 30–60 seconds, until the butter is foamy and the garlic is fragrant.
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Add optional parsley and lemon juice, then toss once more.
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Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Chef's Tips
- •If your pan is small, cook the chicken in two batches. Crowding makes the chicken steam instead of brown.
- •Safety: chicken must be fully cooked with no pink inside and should reach 74°C / 165°F internally.
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