Succulent chunks of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, is a great weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make. Whether you're on a low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diet, this one-pan chicken recipe checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
You can also turn these chicken bites into a full meal-prep favorite by doubling the recipe and portioning it out with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a week’s worth of lunches.
They reheat beautifully, retain flavor, and don’t dry out easily — making them ideal for busy lifestyles or healthy eating goals.
Why You’ll Love Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- ✅ Quick & easy: Done in under 20 minutes.
- ✅ One-pan recipe: Less mess, more flavor.
- ✅ High in protein: Great for muscle building or low-carb diets.
- ✅ Family-friendly: Even picky eaters will love it.
- ✅ Versatile: Serve it with veggies, rice, pasta, or salad.
Ingredients you need for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites :
Chicken - You can use chicken breast or chicken thigh. I prefer thigh as it stays juicy ass compare to chicken breast.
Garlic - You will need a lot of garlic cloves. I grate some to use in the chicken marinade, and the rest I use while preparing the dish.
Dried Oregano - This is not a mandate and can be skipped. Or you can use your choice of dried herbs.
Butter - The richness of this simple dish comes from cooking in butter.
Corn flour - You will need just a couple spoons of corn flour or all-purpose flour to prepare the garlic butter sauce.
Cilantro leaves or Parsley - Finally, to garnish at the end, you can use either cilantro leaves or parsley.
Steps to prepare
1- Slice the chicken thigh into bite size and place in a mixing bowl.
2- Marinate the chicken bites with lots of grated garlic, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Leave it overnight or at least for a few hours.
3- When ready to prepare the dish, heat a pan and add the butter along with oil.
4- Fry the chicken bites to sear on both the sides. Take it off the pan with done.
5- To the same pan, now add more butter and garlic. Sauté for a few seconds.
6- Add a little bit of corn flour or all-purpose flour and stir it around. Add water and mix it around to make a thick sauce.
7- Add the partially fried chicken bites and toss it around to coat the sauce to the chicken bites.
8- Finally, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro leaves.
Beyond their flavor, these chicken bites are also budget-friendly. With minimal ingredients, pantry staples, and no need for expensive cuts of meat, you can feed a family without breaking the bank.
Serving Suggestions for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These garlic butter chicken bites are incredibly versatile. Pair them with:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice or quinoa
- Zoodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Pasta tossed in the leftover garlic butter sauce
- A fresh green salad
More chicken recipes you should try:
Caramelized Onion Chicken Curry
Creamy Malai Chicken - Murgh Malaiwala
Tips for Success
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — it helps the chicken get a better sear.
- Add Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor twist.
- Deg laze the pan with a splash of white wine or chicken broth for a restaurant-quality sauce.
FAQS
Yes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of chicken broth or water to keep it moist.
Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper when cooking the garlic.
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless chicken thigh
- 7 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Corn flour or All purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Slice the chicken thigh into bite size and put it in a mixing bowl.
- To that, you add 4 grated garlic, salt and the oregano. Mix it around and let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
- When you are ready to cook, heat a heavy bottom pan. Add 1 tablespoon butter and oil. Once it heats up, scatter the chicken pieces and let it sear on both the side. Then take it off the pan.
- To the same pan, add the rest of the butter and rest of the garlic (sliced or grated). Stir it around to cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and stir it around to cook the flour. Then pour water and whisk to make a thick sauce.
- Add the fried chicken back to the pan and stir it around to coat the sauce to the chicken bites.
- Serve the chicken bites warm, garnished with chopped cilantro leaves or parsley leaves.
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