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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

The small cubes cook through in minutes so they never dry out. Butter + garlic is the classic flavor base that makes everything taste like a restaurant dish. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end cuts the richness and brightens the whole pan.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken cubes very dry with paper towels, then toss with salt, pepper, and paprika. (Dry chicken = better browning. Wet chicken steams.)
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken in a single layer — don’t crowd the pan. Sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal).
  4. Push the chicken to the edges, drop in the butter and garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Squeeze in the lemon juice, toss everything together, and shower with parsley.