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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites with spices and herbs, perfect appetizer

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Deliciously creamy chicken bites coated in flavorful cowboy butter, perfect for gatherings and easy to make in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the parsley, chives, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.
  4. Toss in the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Coat those chicken bites in the cowboy butter sauce and serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, don't skip toasting the garlic and feel free to adjust seasonings according to taste. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.