Description
Crispy chicken bites with a rich garlic butter sauce deliver golden, juicy flavor in under 30 minutes. This American dish combines a creamy glaze with a crunchy crust for a restaurant-quality meal that’s easy and fast to make.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs, boneless and skinless (1.5 lbs)
Unsalted Butter (3 tbsp, melted)
Garlic, minced (4 cloves)
Flour (2 tbsp)
Instructions
Combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl
Whisk in flour until smooth, then coat chicken bites evenly
Let marinate for 5-10 minutes while heating oil
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering
Cook chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side
Reduce heat to medium and pour remaining sauce over the chicken
Simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring sauce until thick and golden
Transfer chicken bites to a serving dish
Drizzle with extra glaze and let rest for 3 minutes
Notes
For optimal browning, pat chicken dry before marinating
Use room temperature chicken to avoid steaming and ensure proper sear
For gluten-free option, substitute flour with cornstarch or bread crumbs
Dairy-free alternative: replace butter with olive oil in all steps
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (6 chicken bites)
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 1200
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 100