Description
Mouthwatering garlic butter chicken bites deliver quick comfort with minimal kitchen effort. Professional chefs and home cooks appreciate these golden, sizzling protein morsels you can whip up faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (567 g) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat chicken breasts dry and slice into uniform 1-inch cubes, creating a clean foundation for the dish.
- Seasoning: Combine flour with herbs to create a flavorful coating, thoroughly dredging each chicken piece to ensure complete coverage and enhanced taste profile.
- Searing: Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high flame, incorporating olive oil and butter to create a perfect golden-brown cooking environment. Arrange chicken in a single layer, allowing each piece to develop a crisp, caramelized exterior without overcrowding.
- Cooking: Allow chicken to sizzle undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, then gently flip to brown alternate sides. Maintain consistent heat to achieve optimal texture and color.
- Finishing: Introduce remaining butter, minced garlic, and fresh parsley into the skillet. Gently toss chicken to integrate flavors, ensuring each bite is infused with aromatic richness and perfectly cooked through.
- Serving: Transfer golden chicken bites to a serving platter, showcasing a dish that promises a delightful blend of crispy exterior and succulent interior.
Notes
- Blot Chicken Dry: Remove excess moisture thoroughly to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Uniform Cutting: Slice chicken into consistent 1-inch cubes for even cooking and professional-looking presentation that guarantees perfectly cooked pieces.
- High-Heat Searing: Use cast iron skillet at medium-high temperature to create delectable caramelized crust and lock in succulent chicken flavors.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Arrange chicken in single layer without touching to achieve maximum browning and prevent steaming, which compromises crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg