Description
Juicy, golden chicken bites tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce — all made in one skillet in just 15 minutes! This easy recipe is a weeknight lifesaver but fancy enough to serve as an appetizer when entertaining. It’s flavorful, fast, and endlessly versatile. Trust me — once you try it, you’ll be making it on repeat!
Ingredients
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20 oz (1 ¼ lbs) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon sweet paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken – Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and cut it into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
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Season – Add the chicken to a bowl and sprinkle with flour, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss until all the pieces are well coated.
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Heat the Pan – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it heat until the butter melts and sizzles.
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Cook the Chicken – Place the chicken in a single layer. Cook without moving for 3 minutes to get a nice sear. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
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Add Garlic Butter – Add the remaining butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Stir and cook for 1 more minute, until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in buttery goodness.
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Serve Hot – Enjoy right away, alone or with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
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Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving to brighten up the flavors.
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Love heat? Sprinkle on red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese for extra richness.
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Want to make it low-carb or gluten-free? Skip the flour or use a gluten-free blend.
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Great with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or even stuffed into wraps!
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Equipment
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Knife and cutting board
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Large skillet (cast iron preferred)
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Stove or cooktop
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- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 357 mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Bites, One Pan Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, 15 Minute Dinner, Quick Chicken Dinner, Garlic Chicken, Weeknight Chicken Recipe