Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites (Print-Friendly Version)
Golden-seared chicken bites tossed in a robust garlic-herb butter with bright lemon and smoky paprika.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Chicken
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680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For cooking
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Cowboy butter sauce
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How to Prepare:
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In a large bowl, toss chicken with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the cowboy butter sauce. Let simmer for 1 minute to infuse flavors.
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Top with extra chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For maximum flavor, ensure chicken is seared in a single layer and not overcrowded in the skillet.