Chicken Bites
Juicy Chicken Bites coated in rich garlic butter and ready in 25 minutes. It's an easy chicken breast recipe to serve over anything you love!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1.5 inches
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large garlic cloves grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add chicken, 1/2 tablespoon oil, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Stir with tongs well to coat each chicken piece in spices.
- Preheat cast iron skillet on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Using tongs, add half of the chicken pieces in a single layer, it's OK if they are tight. Fry for 3-4 minutes without touching, then flip on the other side and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer chicken onto a plate and cover. Repeat with remaining half of the chicken, leaving it in the skillet at the end. If pan is dry, add a bit more oil. You may have to cook for less time after flipping as skillet will be hotter.
- Return previously cooked chicken bites to the skillet along with butter and garlic. Stir until butter is melted and turn off heat.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with rice or potatoes or/and salad.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Reheat quickly in a skillet with a bit of oil. You can microwave them if short on time, but that generally dries out small chicken pieces. Air fryer at 380 F for 2-3 minutes works great though.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g