Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a bold and buttery delight that’s perfect for any occasion! In just 25 minutes, you can create tender chicken pieces coated in a rich, flavorful sauce bursting with garlic, lemon, and herbs. These bite-sized morsels are ideal for game nights, family gatherings, or cozy dinners. Whether served as an appetizer or main dish, they promise to impress with their finger-licking goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme to create the sauce.
- Add cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce. Simmer for an additional minute.
- Serve hot with optional lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 ounces (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg