Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Flavor-Packed Party Pleaser

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are savory morsels with a taste of the wild West, perfect for parties and gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 370

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces.
1 tsp Salt For seasoning.
0.5 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
1 tsp Smoked Paprika Provides smokiness.
0.5 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic.

For the Cowboy Butter Sauce

1 tbsp Olive Oil For searing chicken.
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with plant-based butter.
4 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice recommended.
1 tsp Dijon Mustard Optional for tanginess.
0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for spice level.
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

Skillet
Saucepan
Cutting Board
Knife
Measuring Spoons

Method

Cooking Steps

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 1 minute.
Combine the cooked chicken with the butter sauce in the skillet; heat for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serve on a plate with extra sauce drizzle and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Adjust spice levels to preference. Use fresh ingredients for a vibrant flavor.

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