Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Juicy Bites for Home Cooks
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a delicious blend of tender chicken coated in a flavorful cowboy butter sauce, perfect for satisfying cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until well coated.
- Arrange the chicken bites in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
- Serve warm, drizzled with additional butter sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken bites for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with fresh vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg