Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bringing a burst of bold flavors to your table in just 25 minutes! These tender chicken bites are coated in a rich cowboy butter sauce featuring garlic, fresh lemon, and a hint of smoked paprika. Perfect for game days, parties, or casual dinners, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve them hot alongside fresh veggies, over rice, or even in sliders for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 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
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until well coated. Simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot with garnishes and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg