Description
Discover the irresistible flavors of Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Bold, Buttery, and Finger-Licking Good! This quick and easy recipe showcases tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, fresh lemon, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for any gathering or as a satisfying snack, these chicken bites are not only delicious but also ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges for added zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg