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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

Bite-size chicken seared in garlic butter. Fast, and great over rice.

⏱ Prep 10m 🔥 Cook 12m 🍽 2 servings
420 cal 44g protein 3g carbs 24g fat
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Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken cubes dry and season with the paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet over medium-high until foaming.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken in a single layer and sear 2-3 minutes without moving until browned.

  4. 4

    Toss and cook 3-4 minutes more until no longer pink and 165F inside.

  5. 5

    Lower the heat, add the rest of the butter and the garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  6. 6

    Spoon the garlic butter over and serve.

Tools You'll Need

  • Skillet

    Wide enough for a single layer.

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  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

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  • Chef's Knife

    Cube the chicken evenly.

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  • Cutting Board

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  • Wooden Spoon

    Toss the bites.

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