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A mouthwatering close-up of garlic butter chicken bites, glistening with cowboy butter sauce and herbs.

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: A 20-Minute Flavor Explosion

These Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a flavor explosion waiting to happen! Tender, juicy chicken morsels are tossed in an addictive garlic herb butter sauce. The perfect easy dinner recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, chives, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat the chicken completely in the sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking.
For an extra kick, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the butter mixture.
Fresh herbs are highly recommended for the best flavor.
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