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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites in a black skillet with a wooden spoon in it.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Fast, easy, and delicious! Tender bite-sized pieces of chicken are tossed in a garlicky parmesan butter sauce. These chicken bites are a versatile family fave!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken Bites

  • 2 pounds chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Melt the butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • In a large skillet, combine the chicken with the olive oil, chicken base, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and thyme. Stir to coat evenly.
  • Cook over medium high heat until seared on all sides, about 5 minutes.
    Then pour the garlic butter over the chicken bites and stir for 30-60 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any brown bits, until they are all evenly coated.
    Then stir in the parmesan and chopped parsley and toss to coat. Continue to cook until the chicken is done, (165˚F internal temp) about 1-2 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

If you aren't familiar with chicken base it is a paste style bullion that adds tons of rich chicken flavor. The most common brand of chicken base is Better Than Bullion, but any brand will work.
Substitutions: 
  • Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work well. 
How to Store: Save leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Freeze: This garlic butter chicken bites recipe freezes well. Place cooked chicken bites in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat. 
How to Scale:  This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 923mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1186IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg