Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
These easy garlic parmesan chicken bites are golden brown and crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and tossed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Servings: 5 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/2 of a lemon, juiced
- 2-3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into approximately 1 inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Toss together with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and swirl it to coat the bottom. Dump the chicken into the skillet and spread it out into a single layer. Let it cook untouched for 3-4 minutes.
- Once a golden brown crust has formed on the bottom of the chicken bites, flip them over and continue to cook until they're browned, but not completely cooked through.
- Add the butter and garlic into the skillet. Toss the chicken bites in the garlic butter until coated and cooked through.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the skillet and sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Toss together and top with chopped parsley. Remove the chicken from the skillet onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 661mg | Fiber: 1g