Description
Bite-sized chicken cubes seared with aromatic garlic butter and herbs for a juicy, savory dish. Perfect as appetizers or main courses.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
4 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp broth (vegetable or chicken)
Fresh thyme (or parsley)
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes
Mix 2 tbsp flour and 1 tsp paprika in one bowl
Whisk 3 tbsp lemon juice with garlic in another bowl
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Cook chicken in batches 2-3 minutes per side until golden
Remove chicken and deglaze pan with 2 tbsp broth
In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp butter until softened
Stir in 1 tsp herbs into butter
Return chicken to pan
Spoon 3-5 tbsp butter mixture over chicken
Simmer 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens
Transfer to serving platter
Rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative to butter
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs as needed
Refrigerate marinated chicken up to 24 hours for deeper flavor
Add extra butter during sauté for richer taste
Add 1/2 tsp onion powder for extra depth
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Global Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 chicken bites per serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg