Chicken Bites

Golden brown, seasoned chicken pieces being sautéed in a pan with a spatula, garnished with chopped herbs.

These Chicken Bites are juicy, flavorful, and cooked in a simple garlic butter sauce for an easy dinner that’s ready in about 20 minutes. Made with boneless chicken thighs and simple ingredients, these crispy chicken bites are perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or serving over rice, pasta, or salads!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken bites

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 305

Author Gayle Bialas

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 teaspoons lemon juice OR balsamic vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (if desired)

Instructions

In a large bowl or gallon sized bag, add chicken, cornstarch, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and mustard powder. Toss to combine until evenly coated.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken bites in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring/flipping occasionally, until golden and cooked through (and the internal temperature reaches 165℉).
Remove chicken bites to a separate plate so that you can make the garlic butter sauce.
To make the sauce: in the same skillet as the chicken, melt butter over medium heat. Add in minced garlic and lemon juice/balsamic vinegar and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant (but be careful not to burn it).
Add chicken bites back to the skillet and stir to coat. Add fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat to maintain texture. Microwaving works but may soften the bites.

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