Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Diced chicken breast is quickly seared and finished off with a butter garlic sauce. Serve these Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with a side dish for a simple and flavorful weeknight meal.

This is one of those dishes you make when your fresh food is running low and you need a quick dinner made with just a few ingredients. It's also the kind of dinner you make when you want something awesome and delicious, despite being pressed for time.

These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites take just about 15 minutes to make (or less) and pair well with so many sides (like Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes).

Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

Here is a brief overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. The full recipe with quantities is listed below this text in the recipe card. If substitutions are available for this recipe, they'll be listed here. If you don't see a substitution you are looking for, please leave a comment below.

• chicken breasts (you can substitute in chicken thighs if that's what you prefer)
• garlic (fresh and powder for extra garlic flavor)
• butter
• flour (this is optional to add it, but adds a more substantial feel to the buttery garlic sauce)
• salt + pepper
• lemon (this helps balance the whole dish out, so don't skip it)

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The Key To Making this Recipe Awesome

There is one important thing you need to know when it comes to cooking chicken breasts--don't overcook them. Overcooked chicken is so tough and just not good.

This chicken breast recipe is diced for faster cooking, but that also means that the chicken breasts can easily overcook as well.

The best way to tell if your chicken is done is with an instant-read thermometer. If you don't have one already, it's worth the minor investment.

Aside from cooking the chicken properly, you also want to take the time to let the chicken get a nice sear on the first side you cook it on. Searing the meat gives it a deeper, more complex flavor. And of course, make sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan once you add in the butter and lemon juice. That too, imparts flavor to the final dish.

Storing Chicken Bites

This garlic butter chicken is best served right after it is made. That is because chicken breasts overcooks quickly (see up top) so it's going to taste best fresh since it won't take well to reheating.

However, chicken bite leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or in a toaster oven. The lower the heat the better, but its inevitable that they will be tougher once reheated.

Quick Sides and Serving Ideas

For the ultimate fast dinner, serve this chicken dish with a quick side salad. If you want a heartier dinner, here are some side dish options on this site:

• Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
• Quick Cheesy Polenta
• Cucumber Avocado Salad
• Baked Parmesan Potato Wedges

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