Chicken Bites
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Bites
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These flavorful chicken bites are tossed in a garlic butter pan sauce with white wine, fresh lemon, and simple seasonings. Serve it as an easy dinner or elevated appetizer!
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Ingredients
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, basil, oregano
- ¼ teaspoon EACH: pepper, paprika, mustard powder
Chicken
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- salt to taste
- ¾ cup dry white wine see notes
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- Fresh lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Combine the seasonings for the chicken and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and gently tenderize each side with a meat mallet for more tender results.
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and pat the surface completely dry. (This is key for a golden sear.) Sprinkle with salt, I use up to 1 ¼ teaspoons, but season to taste. Sprinkle with the combined seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in batches, turning to sear on all sides, for about 5 minutes total, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Turn the heat off and add the wine, chicken broth, and seasoned salt. Set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom and sides of the skillet, this will incorporate the brown fond into the sauce, making it more flavorful. Simmer until reduced by half and you can no longer smell alcohol, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter, garlic, and thyme. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet along with any juices from the plate. Add the parsley and toss to combine. Allow it to heat through for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Squeeze 1-2 fresh lemon slices over the dish. Serve with toothpicks or mashed potatoes and roasted green beans!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage
- Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 4 servings in this recipe.
- Chicken: The golden sear on the chicken makes this dish shine. To get the best sear, make sure you pat your chicken completely dry, preheat your skillet well (I use enamel cast iron), use a minimal amount of oil, and sear in batches to leave room around each piece of chicken.
- Garlic: Mincing fresh garlic (vs. jarred) makes a huge difference in this recipe, it brings out that gourmet flavor in a big way.
- Wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc are my go-to dry white wines for this recipe. My next recommendation would be non-alcoholic white wine, which is widely available these days. While the wine does really elevate this recipe, chicken broth can be used instead.
- Potato Pairings:Mashed, Roasted, and even Greek Potatoes are my go-to choices for this recipe. Check out all of my potato recipes here.
- Vegetable Pairings: Roasted Broccoli, Green Beans, and Asparagus are great in this recipe.
- For a saucier version of this dish with a few more ingredients, try my recipe for Chicken in White Wine Sauce.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
702mg
(20%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
618IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 702mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 618IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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