Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

5 from 6 votes

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken bites, chicken bits, garlic butter chicken bites

Servings: servings

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
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

Optional Garnishes:

Fresh lemon juice
Chopped fresh parsley

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.

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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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