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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
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Juicy, golden-seared chicken bites tossed in a zesty cowboy butter sauce with garlic, lemon, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties or easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add half the chicken in a single layer. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until deep golden brown. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let melt until bubbling.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Stir for 1 minute until sauce is creamy.
  6. Return all cooked chicken to the skillet and toss in the cowboy butter sauce until fully coated. Simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with extra parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pat chicken completely dry before seasoning for best browning.
  • Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which causes steaming instead of searing.
  • Chicken thighs have more flavor but breasts work great too.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on heat preference (omit for no spice, increase to 1 teaspoon for more heat).

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