Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Tender chicken bites coated in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and spices, making them perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 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
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for an extra kick
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season it generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter, then add the minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, and thyme. Mix well.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing until fully coated in the buttery sauce. Allow to simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges for that zesty freshness.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to adjust spice levels.
Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/cowboy-butter-chicken-bites/