Description

Quick and flavorful pan-fried chicken bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon and herbs. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, these chicken bites come together in under 30 minutes and pair well with rice, pasta, or vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

4 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Pat chicken pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown; cook in batches if needed.

4. Push chicken to the edge of the skillet and melt remaining butter in the center.

5. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. Add lemon juice and chili flakes, then toss to coat chicken in the sauce.

7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

8. Serve immediately with desired sides.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pan-frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 450
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein: 28
Cholesterol: 95

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