Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are tender, flavorful pieces of chicken cooked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce with a hint of smoked paprika and lemon — perfect for a quick weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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 (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the butter sauce.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Can also be made with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American