Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will elevate any gathering or weeknight dinner. These juicy, golden-seared chicken pieces are tossed in a mouthwatering cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a dish bursting with flavor that’s perfect for meal prep or entertaining. Whether served as appetizers, in sliders, or on a bed of greens, these bites are versatile enough to cater to any occasion. Enjoy a delightful balance of savory and spicy with every tender bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces in a bowl with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and add minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and parsley; cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce; let simmer for one minute.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg