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15-Minute Garlic Butter Chicken Bites - Easy One-Pan Recipe

Easy garlic butter chicken bites cooked in one pan! A quick and easy chicken recipe with juicy, buttery flavors—ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keywords: 15 minute chicken recipes, buttery garlic chicken bites, chicken recipes for dinner, easy garlic butter chicken, easy skillet chicken recipes, one pan chicken dinner, quick and easy chicken recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Reduce heat to low, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, and stir well.
  5. Sprinkle in dried thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
  6. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the butter coats the chicken.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.