Description
Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a delightful and quick dish that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and butter with tender chicken pieces. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings. As you sauté the chicken, the aroma of fresh garlic melding with butter fills your kitchen, creating an irresistible invitation for family and friends to gather around the table. These versatile bites can be served as an appetizer or main course and pair beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad. With every bite, you’ll experience a savory explosion that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add olive oil and one tablespoon of butter until melted.
- Sauté the seasoned chicken for about five minutes until golden brown; then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour in soy sauce; stir to combine and simmer for two additional minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg