One-skillet Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are indulgent and comforting and they only take 15 minutes to prepare! This no-fuss, low carb recipe is great for a quick family dinner or weekday meal.
These savory chicken bites are loaded with flavor and have the perfect texture – crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. A homemade garlic butter sauce (no flour needed) adds a rich creamy flavor so good it’s drinkable. This dish is dinner party quality, but you don’t need to wait for a special occasion! It comes together quickly (in under 20 minutes!) and is only 2.1 net carbs per serving!
This easy garlic butter chicken recipe is incredibly versatile and pairs well with a variety of other foods. You can serve it as an appetizer with dipping sauce, a main dish with sides, or as a side dish with other mains.
If you’re looking for more easy cubed chicken recipes, try this french onion chicken, blackened chicken and Brussels sprouts, or keto broccoli cheddar chicken.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick & Easy. Garlic chicken bites require little prep and cook in just 15 minutes in one pan for easy clean-up.
- Pairs well with many dishes. This chicken bites recipe goes well with a variety of side dishes so you can enjoy it in a variety of ways!
- Great for meal prep. Chicken bite recipes are fantastic for batch cooking. Easily double this recipe and freeze some for quick meals any time you need them!
Ingredients
Below are the simple ingredients to make this butter garlic chicken. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page to see the exact amounts for each ingredient.
- Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into uniform 1-inch cubes so they cook evenly.
- Seasonings: A savory mix of garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- White Wine: Adds a rich flavor to the base of the garlic butter sauce. For the best flavor, use a dry wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio. Alternatively, you can use equal parts chicken broth.
- Butter: Salted butter adds richness and depth to the dish. If you want to control the salt content in the recipe, use unsalted butter and adjust the salt to taste.
- Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves add a delicious aromatic flavor to this diced chicken breast recipe. If needed, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of pre-minced garlic.
- Soy Sauce: Gives the chicken a salty, savory, slightly sweet flavor. Use either traditional or low-sodium soy sauce.
- Fresh herbs: Optional garnish for the chicken with fragrant thyme and rosemary for a fresh earthly and floral flavor.
How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Below are photos and recipe steps so you can easily make this recipe at home. You will also need a stovetop, a large skillet, a large mixing bowl, a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, a knife, and a cutting board.
Season the Chicken
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the cubed chicken in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika until well combined.
Brown the Chicken
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. After you melt the butter, add the chicken cubes to the skillet, evenly spacing them. Cook the chicken undisturbed for 2 minutes, then use tongs to carefully flip each piece. Cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes, until the chicken is browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make Garlic Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and carefully deglaze the pan with the white wine. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, along with the garlic, fresh herbs, crushed red pepper, and soy sauce. Sauté for 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
Add Chicken to Sauce
Add the chicken back to the pan and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes until it has reached an internal temperature of 165ºF. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Serve
There are many ways to enjoy this butter garlic chicken recipe! Serve as a main dish with sides, onto a salad, or stuff into wraps or sandwiches. Below are some of our favorite recipes to pair with these garlic chicken pieces.
- Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
- Keto Dinner Rolls
- Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
- Grilled Zucchini Salad
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Tips and Tricks
- Avoid burnt garlic by continuously stirring it in the pan and cooking for 30 seconds to one minute at maximum. You will know that the garlic is cooked when it is golden brown; any further you will risk burning it. Burnt garlic throws off the flavor!
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning the chicken so each piece cooks evenly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs to enhance the overall flavor of this dish.
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. Garlic chicken recipes also freeze well. Store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then warm on the stovetop or microwave.
Yes, you can make oven baked chicken bites instead of on the stovetop. Prepare the recipe as outlined in an oven-safe skillet until you add the chicken back to the pan with the garlic butter sauce. Put the skillet in the oven heated at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Yes, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. Just be aware that chicken thighs may take slightly longer to cook, so adjust the cooking time accordingly!
More Easy Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
- Mushroom Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken Breast
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 whole garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss the cubed chicken in the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Heat a large skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chicken cubes to the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Cook the chicken undisturbed for 2 minutes, then use tongs to carefully flip each piece over. Cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes, until the chicken has good color. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to low and carefully deglaze the pan with the white wine. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, along with the garlic, fresh herbs, crushed red pepper, and soy sauce. Sauté for 1 minute, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Add the chicken and the drippings to the pan, and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes until it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve immediately and garnish with fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley if desired.
