Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, buttery sauce infused with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the parsley, chives, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter mixture.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites, Chicken Recipe, Flavorful Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner