Description
These Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a quick, buttery chicken snack perfect for dinner or game night. Bite‑size pieces are coated in melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, then baked to golden perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley, they deliver juicy flavor in just 35 minutes. Ideal for families, the recipe serves four and fits any Western‑themed menu, making it a go‑to easy chicken dish. Serve them hot with a side of creamy dip for extra richness. Yum..
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and combine with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces to the butter mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread chicken on the prepared sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20‑25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before coating for best adhesion. For extra crispness
- broil for the last 2 minutes. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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