Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are the perfect blend of bold flavors and buttery goodness, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken in batches and cook until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium; melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme to create the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg