Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Name: Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 Tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 Tablespoons avocado oil; ¼ cup (half a stick) unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (can be adjusted based on your spice preferences); Fresh lemon juice; Chopped fresh parsley

Description

These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are cooked to perfection right on the stovetop to yield bite-sized pieces of juicy, tender chicken in a delicious buttery garlic sauce. This is an easy-to-make recipe that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons avocado oil
1/4 cup (half a stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (can be adjusted based on your spice preferences)

Optional Garnishes:

Fresh lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Prep Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and, if needed, pat them dry with paper towel.
Coat Chicken: In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together cornstarch and salt, then gently toss chicken pieces in mixture until evenly coated.
Cook Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot and shimmering, add chicken pieces and cook without touching for 4 minutes. Flip chicken pieces one by one, then cook until temperature of chicken pieces reaches 165 degrees F, about another 3-5 minutes, stirring around occasionally to cook all sides. (There may be grease splatter, so I would suggest using a splatter guard while chicken cooks and being careful while flipping the chicken.)
Transfer To Plate: Remove chicken bites from pan and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt butter in microwave or in small pan or pot on stovetop. Sprinkle spices in and stir until combined.
Coat Chicken: Toss chicken bites in garlic butter until coated evenly.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish chicken bites with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and parsley, then serve.

Recipe Notes:

Storage: Store the chicken bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months, though the texture may change slightly upon thawing.

Reheating Instructions: Reheat the chicken bites in a skillet over medium heat or use the microwave. If using the microwave, place a damp paper towel over the chicken to help retain moisture.

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