Description
Deliciously tender chicken bites seared in garlic butter, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add the butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Cook until the garlic is fragrant and the butter has melted, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to use chicken thighs for more moisture and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg