Name: Easy garlic butter chicken bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 400 grams chicken (cut into bite-size chunks); 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided); salt to taste; 1/2 tsp black pepper powder; 2 tbsp minced garlic cloves; 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or red chili powder); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional); 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 tbsp chopped cilantro (,coriander leaves)

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Easy garlic butter chicken bites recipe with step by step photos & a video recipe. These garlic chicken bites are crispy outside & juicy inside.

garlic butter chicken bites in a pan garnished with lemon wedges & cilantro. Close up image.

This garlic butter chicken bite is an easy chicken recipe that can be made quickly. Chicken pieces are pan-fried in butter & then tossed with chili-garlic & Italian seasoning.

You can serve these garlic butter chicken bites with fried rice or noodles. Or you can serve it as a chicken starter. Everyone is going to love this garlic chicken.

The recipe is adapted from Jo cooks. This is now our family’s favorites. The best part of making these butter chicken bites is that you can make it within 30 minutes.

Everything made in a single skillet & fewer dishes to do. A quick dinner recipe for lazy weekends.

Table of Contents

Ingredients to make garlic chicken bites

Chicken – Boneless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces.
Butter – You can use either salted or unsalted butter. If using salted butter then skip seasoning the chicken pieces with salt. I have used unsalted butter. You can make this recipe with butter only. Or use a combination of butter & cooking oil. Both ways, it tastes great.
Black pepper powder
Salt
Garlic – Increase the quantity for more flavors. I have used fresh garlic cloves.
Red pepper flakes – It gives a slight zing to the chicken bites. You can substitute it with red chili powder or use chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
Smoked paprika – It is completely optional. You can skip adding it. But it surely gives a nice smokey flavor to the chicken.
Italian seasoning – Substitute it with a mix of ¼ tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp oregano, ¼ tsp dried basil.
Lemon juice – Adds tangy flavor to the chicken.
Cilantro (coriander leaves)

Cooking tips:

While frying the chicken, make sure the pan is hot enough. It will seal the outer covering of the chicken, locking the juices of chicken inside. This is the secret of getting chicken bites that are crispy outside & super moist inside.
Also, make sure the chicken pieces are spread in a single layer while frying it in the pan. If the chicken pieces are overcrowded in the pan then the chicken will start to release water. It will result in steam cooking the chicken rather than crisp frying.
Let it cook for 2 minutes on one side. Then flip it slowly & cook on the other side too. The color of chicken will change from pink to white. Fry the chicken pieces until they are golden & crisp.
Do not fry the chicken on high heat. It may remain uncooked from inside. First, let the chicken pieces fry on high for 2 minutes each side. Then reduce the flame & cook until crisp.
Also, do not over fry the chicken pieces. It may dry out the chicken pieces. You can refer to the pictures or the video of garlic butter chicken bites.
You can increase the quantity of garlic & black pepper.
Skip adding red pepper flakes if you prefer less spicy.

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other amazing starter recipes:

Close-up image of garlic butter chicken bites in a pan. Garnished with some lemon wedges.

How to make garlic butter chicken bites

Preparations:

Cut the boneless chicken breast in bite-size chunks.
Season the chicken bites with salt & pepper. Set it aside. (pic. 1 & 2)

Making the garlic chicken

Heat a heavy bottom pan & add 1 tsp butter over medium heat. Spread the chicken pieces in a single layer. (pic. 3)
Pan-fry the chicken pieces. Do not overcrowd the pan. I fried the chicken pieces in two batches.
Flip it & fry until golden. Remove & set it aside. (pic. 4)
In the same pan, add 1 tsp butter & sauté garlic for a minute. (pic. 5)
Add red pepper flakes & sauté for 30 seconds. (pic. 6)
Add the cooked chicken pieces, stir to combine. (pic. 7)
Sprinkle smoked paprika & Italian seasoning over the chicken & stir to combine. (pic 8 & 9)
Finally, add lemon juice & cilantro. Stir to combine. (pic. 10 & 11)
Remove from the heat.
Chili-garlic butter chicken bites are ready to serve.

Variations that you can make:

add some blanched & stir-fried asparagus
cook it with some green beans or stir-fried vegetables
make it with potatoes
make these chicken bites with zucchini noodles or with butter noodles.

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5 from 2 votes

Easy garlic butter chicken bites

Easy garlic butter chicken bites that are crispy outside & juicy inside. You can serve this garlic butter chicken bites with fried rice. Or you can serve it as a chicken starter. Everyone is going to love this garlic chicken.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, snacks/starters

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 370kcal

Author Preeti

Ingredients

400 grams chicken cut into bite-size chunks
3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
salt to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
2 tbsp minced garlic cloves
1 tsp red pepper flakes or red chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika optional
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp chopped cilantro ,coriander leaves