Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Cowboy butter chicken bites are crispy golden chicken pieces coated in smoky garlic-herb butter sauce. Ready in 20 minutes—perfect weeknight dinner or game day appetizer everyone loves!
Ingredients
Chicken Bites:
- 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Cowboy Butter Sauce:
- 6 tbsp salted butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh grated Parmesan optional
Instructions
- Prep chicken: Pat chicken bites very dry. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove to plate.
- Butter sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, garlic, red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet. Add lemon juice, toss 1-2 minutes to coat.
- Finish: Remove heat. Stir in parsley and Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Benefits (Per Serving)
- High protein: 40g supports muscle maintenance
- Healthy fats: Butter + olive oil provide satiety
- Vitamin C: Lemon + parsley boost immunity
- Antioxidants: Garlic + paprika fight inflammation
- Quick energy: Balanced meal ready in 20 minutes