Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
My Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with lemon are perfect for weeknight dinner! Full of savory flavor and a hint of citrus, they’re so tasty!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus lemon slices for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces on a large plate. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle the chicken with flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Using clean hands or a spoon toss the chicken pieces to coat completely.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once a drop of water scatters on the pan, it is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the butter and all of the olive oil. Tilt the pan to evenly coat.
- Add chicken pieces in an even layer and cook for 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until chicken is golden brown on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan, it will cause the chicken to steam.
- Add remaining butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir to combine. Cook for one more minute or until chicken pieces are cooked through. Be sure to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Serve immediately with lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 353cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 734mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg