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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Bold, Buttery, and Finger-Licking Good

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a delightful fusion of bold flavors and buttery goodness, perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe transforms tender chicken pieces into a mouthwatering dish smothered in a rich cowboy butter sauce made with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up these finger-licking bites that are sure to impress family and friends at game days, parties, or cozy dinners. With customizable spice levels and versatile serving options, these chicken bites will be the star of your table.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 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

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
  3. Remove chicken from skillet; lower heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, parsley, and thyme.
  5. Return chicken to skillet; toss to coat in sauce and simmer for an additional 1–2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 ounces (113g)
  • Calories: 302
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 559mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: Marinate the chicken for added flavor. Use fresh herbs for the best taste. Adjust spice levels according to preference.