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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites – chicken stirfry easy recipe

I don’t know about you, but there’s something oddly comforting about cooking chicken in garlic butter. It’s like a cozy sweater for your taste buds. These Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are the kind of quick meal I throw together when life gets in the way—meaning, almost every weeknight. There’s no fancy prep, no marinades that require an overnight ritual, and no weird ingredients you’ll use once and forget in the fridge until it becomes science. You just cube up some chicken, toss it into a hot pan with butter, garlic, and a kiss of seasoning, and watch it sizzle its way to golden-brown perfection. The garlic gets all toasty, the butter becomes this rich, glossy coat, and the chicken? Juicy, seared, and unapologetically delicious. We sometimes eat these straight from the pan. No shame here. If you’re looking for a stress-free chicken recipe that’s perfect for hectic days (or lazy nights), this one’s a keeper. Pair it with some roasted veggies, a salad, or honestly just a fork. It’s easy, it’s fast, and it’s wildly good. Yes, wildly. That’s a culinary term in my kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and toss it with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if using, then serve hot.