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Bird's-eye view of golden chicken bites with garlic cloves and herb de Provence scattered around, butter pooling beneath.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Juicy chicken bites seared in garlic butter with smoked paprika and herbs, ready in 20 minutes for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.1 lb boneless chicken breast 500 g
  • 1/2 Tbsp herb de Provence substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.4 oz unsalted butter, split into 2 portions 40 g
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cube the chicken:

    Cube the chicken: remove any visible fat, blot dry with paper towels, and dice into uniform bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl. Do not rinse the chicken; if you do, ensure you do it safely and pat dry before proceeding.

  2. Season the chicken:

    Season: combine smoked paprika, herb de Provence, salt, and black pepper with the chicken. Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.

  3. Sear the chicken:

    Sear: warm oil and half the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the seasoned chicken in one layer without crowding (cook in batches if necessary) to achieve a good sear and maintain pan temperature. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. Add garlic and parsley:

    Lower the heat, move chicken to one side of the pan. Add the remaining butter, let it melt, then mix in the minced garlic. Combine garlic with the chicken and cook for roughly 1 minute. Sprinkle chopped parsley, stir once more, remove from heat, and serve right away.