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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe features tender, juicy chicken thighs seared to perfection in a skillet and coated in a rich, fragrant garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim off any excess fat from the chicken thighs. Cut the chicken into approximately 1 1/2-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels. Season all sides evenly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Heat the skillet and sear chicken: Turn on your range hood if available. Heat a large 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and allow it to sizzle and start to brown.
  3. Sear the chicken on one side: Add the chicken pieces in a single layer without crowding. Without moving them, let the chicken sear until it turns opaque about two-thirds through and forms a well-browned crust on the bottom, approximately 4 minutes.
  4. Flip and finish cooking: Flip the chicken pieces using tongs or a spatula. Sear the other side until well-browned and fully cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 165ºF. Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl or plate.
  5. Prepare garlic butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet along with the chopped garlic. Gently sauté, scraping up all browned bits from the pan bottom using a wooden spatula. Cook garlic until fragrant and no longer raw but not browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Toss chicken in garlic butter: Remove the skillet from heat. Return the chicken bites to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
  7. Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if using, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when searing chicken to achieve a nice crust.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and avoid browning it to prevent bitterness.
  • Feel free to garnish with fresh parsley or other herbs like thyme or rosemary.
  • Check chicken internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
  • This recipe is easily doubled for larger servings.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/garlic-butter-chicken-bites-recipe-2/