Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites Recipe
These Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are crispy, flavorful pieces of chicken coated in a rich butter sauce, perfect for snacking or as a main dish. They are easy to prepare and packed with delicious spices.
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce optional, for extra heat
- Fresh chives finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Toss chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture until coated, shaking off excess flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the coated chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in parsley, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, mixing well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss in the cowboy butter mixture until evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through and absorb flavors.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chives.
- Serve immediately with toothpicks or as a main dish.
Notes
Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking.