Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a crowd-pleasing delight that marries juicy chicken with a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for gatherings, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner, these flavorful bites are enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic herbs. The combination of spices creates an unforgettable taste experience that everyone will love. Serve them on skewers, over rice, in tacos, or as appetizers to impress your guests or enjoy a delicious meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and parsley; mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce until coated. Let simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately garnished with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure even cooking. Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.