Description
Tender bite-sized chicken cubes seared to golden perfection and tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this high-protein dish balances crisp edges with juicy centers for a quick, flavorful family dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts (1.5 lbs / 680g)
Unsalted Butter (3 tbsp)
Garlic (4 fresh cloves)
Dried Parsley (1 tsp)
Salt (1/2 tsp)
Black Pepper (1/4 tsp)
Olive Oil (1 tsp)
Paprika (1/2 tsp)
Instructions
Cube chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels
Mix salt, black pepper, and paprika; dust chicken pieces
Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet
Sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes
Add butter to skillet and garlic
Cook for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant
Stir in parsley and herbs
Transfer chicken bites to serving plate
Notes
Use fresh parsley instead of dried for brightness
Add a splash of lemon juice for extra zest
Use a stainless steel or cast iron skillet for even browning
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes or crusty bread
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner recipes
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg