Description
This 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites recipe features tender, juicy chicken breast pieces cooked quickly in rich garlic butter and seasoned with fragrant dried thyme. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these chicken bites are bursting with flavor and can be served on their own or alongside your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning & Flavor
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Butter: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to sizzle gently, ensuring an even cooking surface for the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken bite-sized pieces to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Thyme: Stir in the minced garlic and dried thyme, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and aromatic but not burnt.
- Season and Serve: Season the chicken bites generously with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve warm, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure to cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- Do not burn the garlic; cook it just until fragrant to avoid bitterness.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
