Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites (Printable Version)

Tender chicken bites cooked in a rich butter sauce with garlic, lemon, and spices for a savory taste.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Chicken

01 - 680 grams boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 teaspoon salt

03 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

05 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cooking Fats

06 - 15 milliliters olive oil

07 - 57 grams unsalted butter

→ Sauce and Flavorings

08 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

09 - 15 milliliters lemon juice

10 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

11 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Combine chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl; toss thoroughly to coat evenly.

02 - Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook chicken in batches until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

03 - In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley; cook for 1 minute until aromatic.

04 - Return chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat with the cowboy butter sauce. Simmer for an additional minute to infuse flavors.

05 - Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately, pairing as desired.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust red pepper flakes according to preferred spice level.

02 - Serve over rice or alongside favored sides for a full meal.

03 - For enhanced flavor, substitute melted butter with browned butter.

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