Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering golden, crispy bites that are bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, buttery goodness, and a sprinkle of Parmesan, these tender chicken morsels are ideal for any occasion—from casual snacks to elegant appetizers. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’ll have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Dive into this delightful recipe and treat your taste buds to a flavor-packed experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch).
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic until fragrant. Add salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss chicken pieces in the garlic butter mixture until well-coated.
- Arrange chicken in a single layer in the baking dish and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
- Drizzle with soy sauce and lemon juice before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg