Succulent chunks of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, is a great weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make. Whether you’re on a low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diet, this one-pan chicken recipe checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
You can also turn these chicken bites into a full meal-prep favorite by doubling the recipe and portioning it out with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a week’s worth of lunches.
They reheat beautifully, retain flavor, and don’t dry out easily — making them ideal for busy lifestyles or healthy eating goals.
Why You’ll Love Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
- ✅ Quick & easy: Done in under 20 minutes.
- ✅ One-pan recipe: Less mess, more flavor.
- ✅ High in protein: Great for muscle building or low-carb diets.
- ✅ Family-friendly: Even picky eaters will love it.
- ✅ Versatile: Serve it with veggies, rice, pasta, or salad.
Ingredients you need for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites :
Chicken – You can use chicken breast or chicken thigh. I prefer thigh as it stays juicy ass compare to chicken breast.
Garlic – You will need a lot of garlic cloves. I grate some to use in the chicken marinade, and the rest I use while preparing the dish.
Dried Oregano – This is not a mandate and can be skipped. Or you can use your choice of dried herbs.
Butter – The richness of this simple dish comes from cooking in butter.
Corn flour – You will need just a couple spoons of corn flour or all-purpose flour to prepare the garlic butter sauce.
Cilantro leaves or Parsley – Finally, to garnish at the end, you can use either cilantro leaves or parsley.
Steps to prepare
1– Slice the chicken thigh into bite size and place in a mixing bowl.
2- Marinate the chicken bites with lots of grated garlic, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Leave it overnight or at least for a few hours.
3– When ready to prepare the dish, heat a pan and add the butter along with oil.
4– Fry the chicken bites to sear on both the sides. Take it off the pan with done.
5– To the same pan, now add more butter and garlic. Sauté for a few seconds.
6– Add a little bit of corn flour or all-purpose flour and stir it around. Add water and mix it around to make a thick sauce.
7– Add the partially fried chicken bites and toss it around to coat the sauce to the chicken bites.
8– Finally, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro leaves.
Beyond their flavor, these chicken bites are also budget-friendly. With minimal ingredients, pantry staples, and no need for expensive cuts of meat, you can feed a family without breaking the bank.
Serving Suggestions for Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
These garlic butter chicken bites are incredibly versatile. Pair them with:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice or quinoa
- Zoodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option
- Pasta tossed in the leftover garlic butter sauce
- A fresh green salad
More chicken recipes you should try:
Caramelized Onion Chicken Curry
Creamy Malai Chicken – Murgh Malaiwala
Tips for Success
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan — it helps the chicken get a better sear.
- Add Parmesan cheese for a richer flavor twist.
- Deg laze the pan with a splash of white wine or chicken broth for a restaurant-quality sauce.
FAQS
Yes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
Reheat in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of chicken broth or water to keep it moist.
Add extra red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper when cooking the garlic.
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites
Succulent chunks of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites, is a great weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make. Whether you’re on a low-carb, keto, or gluten-free diet, this one-pan chicken recipe checks all the boxes. Plus, it’s ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless chicken thigh
- 7 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon Corn flour or All purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
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Slice the chicken thigh into bite size and put it in a mixing bowl.
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To that, you add 4 grated garlic, salt and the oregano. Mix it around and let the chicken marinate for a few hours or overnight for best flavor.
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When you are ready to cook, heat a heavy bottom pan. Add 1 tablespoon butter and oil. Once it heats up, scatter the chicken pieces and let it sear on both the side. Then take it off the pan.
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To the same pan, add the rest of the butter and rest of the garlic (sliced or grated). Stir it around to cook the garlic for 1 minute.
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Add the flour and stir it around to cook the flour. Then pour water and whisk to make a thick sauce.
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Add the fried chicken back to the pan and stir it around to coat the sauce to the chicken bites.
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Serve the chicken bites warm, garnished with chopped cilantro leaves or parsley leaves.
