Description
Succulent chicken bites cooked to golden perfection and tossed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce with Italian seasoning and fresh parsley. This quick and easy stovetop recipe delivers a flavorful dish perfect for a family dinner or a savory snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat them dry thoroughly. Season the chicken evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to infuse flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and the oil to heat until shimmering.
- Cook the Chicken: Arrange the chicken chunks in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the chicken pieces are browned and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Toss Chicken in Garlic Butter: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the garlic butter. Toss the chicken pieces to coat them thoroughly in the sauce, then let it simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley evenly over the chicken bites for a burst of color and fresh herbal flavor. Serve the dish warm immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use thighs instead of breast.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Serve with rice, pasta, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Butter and olive oil combination helps prevent the butter from burning.
