Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a mouthwatering appetizer that will elevate any gathering. These tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a decadent, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs, creating an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for parties or a casual weeknight dinner, this quick recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of friends and family. With their bold flavors and customizable spice levels, these bites will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley and thyme
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss to coat in sauce and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg