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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Freshly grated Parmesan optional

Method
 

1️⃣ Season the Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken dry.
  2. Season with:
  3. Smoked paprika
  4. Italian seasoning
  5. Onion powder
  6. Salt
  7. Pepper
  8. Mix well.
2️⃣ Sear
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken in a single layer.
  3. Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving to develop a golden crust.
  4. Turn and cook another 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter
  1. Reduce heat to medium.
  2. Add butter.
  3. Once melted, stir in garlic.
  4. Cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Finish
  1. Add:
  2. Lemon juice
  3. Parsley
  4. Red pepper flakes (optional)
  5. Toss everything together until the chicken is coated in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
  7. Serve immediately.