Mushroom Chicken Bites
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Mushroom Chicken Bites
Description
This recipe for Mushroom Chicken Bites starts with cutting boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces that are seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. The chicken is seared in oil over medium-high heat until browned and thoroughly cooked, which locks in juices and flavor. In the same pan, mushrooms are cooked with butter until they soften and begin to brown, then shallots, green bell peppers, and garlic are added to build layers of aroma and flavor.
After combining the vegetables back with the chicken and any juices released, everything is stirred together to evenly coat the pieces, allowing the flavors to meld as the vegetables further soften. The combination of spices and garlic enhances the savory profile, while the mixture of textures from tender chicken and softened vegetables offers a balanced bite.
This dish can be adjusted by adding heat with chili powder, red pepper flakes, or sriracha if desired. It serves well on its own or accompanied by a complementary side. The inclusion of fresh parsley at the end adds a fresh herbal note.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil divided
- 1 lb chicken thigh cut into 1-inch | 2cm pieces, boneless
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces brown mushrooms sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon shallot chopped, brown
- 1 tablespoon green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add chicken. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Mix well and sear chicken all over until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate; set aside and keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan with 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the mushrooms and cook, while stirring, until just beginning to brown and soften, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan. Let melt and sauté shallots and bell peppers until just soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken back into the pan along with any juices released while resting. Mix through all of the ingredients to evenly coat in the pan juices. Continue cooking until all vegetables are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 1-2 more minutes.
- Taste test and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicy variation, add chili powder, red pepper flakes, or sriracha.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to brighten the dish.
- Cut chicken thighs into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Cook mushrooms first until browned to deepen flavor before adding other vegetables.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4- 6 serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 608IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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