Indulgent Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites You'll Crave Forever
Enjoy the irresistible Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites, perfectly seasoned and coated in a rich buttery sauce, making them the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless cut into bite-sized chunks
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh is best
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 2 pieces Lemon Wedges for serving
Instructions
How to Make Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat, add unsalted butter to the skillet and melt completely. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, chopped parsley, and thyme, mixing until well combined.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and toss it to coat in the sauce, simmering for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken bites to a serving dish, garnishing with extra parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
For best results, prepare the chicken in advance and combine with sauce just before serving.