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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are juicy, golden, and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Made in one skillet in about 15 minutes, they’re an easy chicken dinner for busy weeknights.
Juicy garlic butter chicken bites
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 lb. (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup water or chicken broth
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into small, even bite-size pieces, then season with salt and black pepper. Let it sit for a few minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the flour and shake off any excess.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through. Work in batches if needed, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter in the same skillet.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon flour and the oregano.
  • Slowly pour in the water or chicken broth, stirring until smooth. Let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken and any juices from the plate to the skillet. Toss gently until every piece is coated in the garlic butter sauce, then cook for about 1 minute, just until heated through.
  • Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cut the chicken into similar-size pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Do not crowd the skillet. Cook the chicken in batches if needed so it sears instead of steaming.
  • Shake off excess flour before searing. A light coating is enough to help the chicken brown and give the sauce a little body.
  • Keep the heat lower when cooking the garlic so it does not burn.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of water or chicken broth.
  • Once the chicken goes back into the sauce, cook it only long enough to warm through so it stays juicy.