15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a quick and flavourful meal made with tender pieces of chicken cooked in butter, garlic, and simple seasonings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy days and simple enough for a new cook to prepare with confidence.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
- Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the pan. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
- Add the garlic. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30–60 seconds, stirring so the garlic does not burn.
- Add the lemon juice. Pour in the lemon juice and toss the chicken gently until well coated in the garlic butter.
- Finish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using, and remove from the heat.
- Serve. Serve the garlic butter chicken bites immediately while warm.
Serving & Storage
Serve the garlic butter chicken bites warm with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Allow the chicken to cool before refrigerating.
Reheating
Pan: Reheat the chicken in a pan over medium-low heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot throughout. Microwave: Place in a microwave-safe dish and heat in short intervals until hot, stirring between intervals. Tip: Add a small splash of water or chicken broth if the chicken seems dry while reheating.