Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Quick and cozy garlic butter chicken bites made in one skillet in about 15 minutes. Golden seared chicken tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce makes this an easy and comforting weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 cup water or chicken broth
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- Lightly toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of flour and shake off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium low and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in remaining flour and oregano.
- Pour in water or chicken broth and stir until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear.
If the sauce becomes too thick add a splash of broth or water.
Fresh garlic gives the best flavor.
Serve with rice mashed potatoes or pasta to absorb the sauce.
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