Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are the ultimate quick snack for your graduation celebration, combining tender chicken pieces with a rich garlic butter sauce that’s utterly irresistible. These flavorful bites come together in just 20 minutes, making them the perfect addition to your party table. With each bite, you’ll delight your guests and create memorable moments as they savor this delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tbsp of butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the remaining melted butter and stir to coat the chicken evenly; ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
- Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice or adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. These bites can be made ahead of time; simply reheat before serving for convenience.