Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a flavorful treat that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Ready in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized delights are perfect for appetizers at parties or as a satisfying main dish during busy weeknights. The bold flavors of the cowboy butter sauce elevate the chicken, making it finger-licking good and guaranteed to impress your guests. With simple preparation and easy cleanup, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- Lower heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce; simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg