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Quick Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

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These quick and easy chicken bites feature a crispy coating and a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for snacks or casual gatherings. They deliver comfort food flavor without the fuss, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
  • 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut into roughly 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.
  3. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Add chicken pieces in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden, crispy, and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and keep warm.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter to the pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring continuously.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly with garlic butter. Add lemon juice and stir for about 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and soggy bites. Toss chicken gently in garlic butter off heat or on low to keep coating crisp. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil and use almond or coconut flour.

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