Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites combine juicy chicken cubes with a velvety butter sauce infused with garlic, fresh parsley, smoked paprika, and onion powder. The skillet method creates a golden crust while keeping the meat tender, delivering a snack‑or‑dinner option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings, this easy recipe offers bold Western flavor without heavy prep, and optional beef pepperoni adds an extra savory kick for those who love a meaty garnish. Try it tonight! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: beef pepperoni slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in smoked paprika and onion powder; toast briefly.
- Add chicken pieces; sear until golden and cook through, about 6‑8 minutes.
- Toss chicken in the buttery sauce, coat evenly, and sprinkle parsley.
- Garnish with beef pepperoni if desired; serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- avoid crowding the pan. Use clarified butter for a higher smoke point. Adjust spice level with a pinch of cayenne if you like heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan‑fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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