Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a delightful addition to any gathering or cozy dinner at home. This recipe features tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and spices. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bites are not only quick to prepare but also bursting with bold flavors that will keep everyone wanting more. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, making them a versatile choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium; melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until coated with the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg