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15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

For those evenings when time feels like a luxury and hunger pangs strike with full force, there’s a culinary champion ready to answer the call: 15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites. This isn’t just fast food; it’s flavor-packed, home-cooked goodness that materializes in your kitchen practically before you can say ‘dinner’s ready!’

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • ¾ cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry and cut into cubes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour chicken broth and simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat in sauce.
  7. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Add red pepper flakes (optional).
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.

Notes

Vary herbs seasonally, add citrus zest, or smoky paprika for deeper flavor. Use bouillon as a budget-friendly broth option. Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes for milder taste.

  • Author: delishguide20
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

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