Description
Deliciously juicy chicken bites glazed in a lemony, garlicky butter sauce, perfect for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (about 1.5 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (reduce for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add chicken in a single layer, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium, add 6 tablespoons of butter to the skillet, and let it melt, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and warmed through.
- Return the chicken to skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped parsley and thyme, serve immediately with lemon wedges and extra parsley for garnish.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce, or toss with pasta for a quick meal. Can be stored for up to 3-4 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American