Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

 

Rich, savory flavor in every tender bite.

By Ita Mac Airt Updated on October 22, 2025
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Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served with rice and asparagus on a plate

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4 (serving size: 4 oz. chicken)
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe features chicken coated in a savory Italian-seasoned crust for extra flavor in each bite.
Home cooks love how the rich garlic butter sauce perfectly complements the chicken.
Allrecipes member SwiftTofu5029 raves, "Easy and delicious!"
This fast and flavorful recipe will take your weeknight chicken dinner to the next level. These tender, pan-seared chicken bites, coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of lemon, are perfect for tossing with pasta or serving alongside your favorite side dish. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious meal that’s sure to impress, even on the busiest nights.

"Grating the garlic releases more flavor and aroma into the sauce, while the lemon juice brightens all the flavors," shared recipe developer Amanda Holstein. "Such a quick and easy dish to make!"

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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon grated garlic (from about 6 garlic cloves)

1/4 cup dry white wine

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

chopped parsley

Directions
Gather all ingredients.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites ingredients in glass bowls on a marble counter
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Whisk together flour, salt, Italian seasoning, and granulated garlic in a medium bowl until evenly combined; add chicken and toss until evenly coated.

Seasoned raw chicken pieces in a glass bowl
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Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high until just shimmering. Add coated chicken pieces in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a clean plate; wipe skillet clean.

Cooked chicken pieces in a pan
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Air Fryer Method
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes. Lightly coat basket with cooking spray; arrange chicken pieces in an even layer and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 14 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in wine and cook, stirring often, until the majority of the wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Garlic abd butter sauce in a pan
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Add butter and lemon juice; cook, stirring, until butter is fully melted, about 1 more minute. Add chicken back to skillet and toss in butter mixture until evenly coated.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites in a ban
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Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley.

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites garnished with fresh herbs on a plate
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Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein

Garlic Butter Chicken Bites served with rice and asparagus on a plate
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
380
Calories
22g
Fat
5g
Carbs
36g
Protein