Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are a mouthwatering snack that elevates any gathering with their rich, savory flavors. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce and baked to golden perfection, making them an ideal appetizer or main dish for occasions like graduation celebrations. Quick and easy to prepare, these bites promise to impress your guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut the chicken into one-inch cubes; season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Stir until fragrant.
- Mix the seasoned chicken with the garlic butter mixture in the baking dish until well-coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over hot bites before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites (120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation. - Serve with fresh veggies or dips like ranch for a complete platter.