Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – Plain Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe – juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, easy dinner! Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, giving each bite incredible flavor and a satisfying texture. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with a side of veggies for a delicious meal that’s ready in minutes. A must-try recipe for garlic lovers!

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Quick Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Stop what you are doing and add these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites to your meal plan! OMG! They are crazy good and ready in about 15 minutes. Each tender, juicy piece of chicken is coated in a rich, buttery garlic sauce that’s infused with herbs, creating an irresistible flavor that hits all the right notes. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a favorite side, these chicken bites are a mouthwatering dish you’ll be craving time and time again.

How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

This dish is super easy to make with only a few ingredients. Using a sharp knife, cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Drizzle the chicken pieces with olive oil and toss with garlic & herb seasoning.

Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for about three minutes per side until golden brown. Add butter and garlic cloves to the pan. Cook until the butter has melted. Toss to coat the chicken—season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and/or red pepper flakes.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this dish. You can substitute chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
• You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• If you don’t have garlic & herb seasoning, you can substitute Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
• Are Garlic Butter Chicken Bites low-carb? Yes. All of the ingredients are low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free.
• Store leftover garlic butter chicken bites in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftovers are delicious tossed with pasta or served over rice.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Chicken

This chicken has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. It is so easy to make and the whole family gobbles it up! Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are rich, juicy, and full of flavor, making them a versatile main dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides. 

• To keep things light and fresh, consider serving them with a crisp salad.
• For a warm, comforting side, buttery mashed potatoes or a fluffy bed of rice to soak up that delicious garlic butter sauce. 
• For a fresh and simple addition, serve these savory bites with crisp green beans or tender roasted asparagus, both of which add a nice crunch and balance out the rich, garlicky flavors.
• Garlic butter chicken also goes well with creamy mashed cauliflower or low-carb cauliflower rice for a filling, keto-friendly option. 
• And if you’re looking for a little indulgence, a side of garlic bread or buttery dinner rolls is perfect for soaking up any extra garlic butter sauce left on the plate. 

These sides complete the meal with a balance of flavors and textures that make the chicken bites truly shine!

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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Yield: 4 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites Recipe – juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, easy dinner! Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, giving each bite incredible flavor and a satisfying texture. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or with a side of veggies for a delicious meal that’s ready in minutes. A must-try recipe for garlic lovers!

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 Tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
• 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
• ¼ cup butter
• 6 garlic cloves minced

•  Using a sharp knife, cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Drizzle the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss with garlic & herb seasoning.

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for about three minutes per side until golden brown.

• Add butter and garlic cloves to the pan. Cook until the butter has melted.

• Toss to coat the chicken—season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes.

• I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this dish. You can substitute chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins.
• You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• If you don’t have garlic & herb seasoning, you can substitute Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder.
• Are Garlic Butter Chicken Bites low-carb? Yes. All of the ingredients are low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free.
• Store leftover garlic butter chicken bites in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Reheat in the microwave.
  • Leftovers are delicious tossed with pasta or served over rice.

Steph