Description
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites! These bold and buttery bites are perfectly seasoned and coated in a rich sauce made from garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing—ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners. Serve them as an enticing appetizer or a satisfying main course alongside your favorite sides. Everyone at the table will be coming back for seconds!
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 in batches until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium and melt butter in the skillet. Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and toss until coated in sauce. Simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg