Description
These 15 minute chicken bites are a quick, buttery chicken recipe perfect for weeknight meals. Bite-size chicken breast pieces are cooked in melted butter with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, delivering juicy, golden-brown morsels. The simple ingredient list and fast cooking time make it ideal for busy families, while the rich flavor keeps everyone coming back for more. Ideal for meal prep, snack plates, or a protein boost. Enjoy them hot, and keep leftovers for a fast snack later
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serve hot for best texture. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a little extra butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Family Dinners
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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