Succulent chunks of Garlic Butter Chicken Bites<\/strong>, is a great weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and so easy to make. Whether you’re on a low-carb<\/strong>, keto<\/strong>, or gluten-free<\/strong> diet, this one-pan chicken recipe<\/strong> checks all the boxes. Plus, it\u2019s ready in under 20 minutes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can also turn these chicken bites into a full meal-prep favorite<\/strong> by doubling the recipe and portioning it out with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables for a week\u2019s worth of lunches.<\/p>\n They reheat beautifully, retain flavor, and don\u2019t dry out easily \u2014 making them ideal for busy lifestyles or healthy eating goals.<\/p>\n Chicken<\/strong> – You can use chicken breast or chicken thigh. I prefer thigh as it stays juicy ass compare to chicken breast.<\/p>\n Garlic<\/strong> – You will need a lot of garlic cloves. I grate some to use in the chicken marinade, and the rest I use while preparing the dish.<\/p>\n Dried Oregano <\/strong>– This is not a mandate and can be skipped. Or you can use your choice of dried herbs.<\/p>\n Butter<\/strong> – The richness of this simple dish comes from cooking in butter.<\/p>\n Corn flour <\/strong>– You will need just a couple spoons of corn flour or all-purpose flour to prepare the garlic butter sauce.<\/p>\n Cilantro leaves or Parsley<\/strong> – Finally, to garnish at the end, you can use either cilantro leaves or parsley.<\/p>\n 1<\/strong>– Slice the chicken thigh into bite size and place in a mixing bowl.<\/p>\n 2-<\/strong> Marinate the chicken bites with lots of grated garlic, salt, pepper and dried oregano. Leave it overnight or at least for a few hours.<\/p>\n 3<\/strong>– When ready to prepare the dish, heat a pan and add the butter along with oil.<\/p>\n 4<\/strong>– Fry the chicken bites to sear on both the sides. Take it off the pan with done.<\/p>\n 5<\/strong>– To the same pan, now add more butter and garlic. Saut\u00e9 for a few seconds.<\/p>\n 6<\/strong>– Add a little bit of corn flour or all-purpose flour and stir it around. Add water and mix it around to make a thick sauce.<\/p>\n 7<\/strong>– Add the partially fried chicken bites and toss it around to coat the sauce to the chicken bites.<\/p>\n 8<\/strong>– Finally, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro leaves.<\/p>\n Beyond their flavor, these chicken bites are also budget-friendly<\/strong>. With minimal ingredients, pantry staples, and no need for expensive cuts of meat, you can feed a family without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n These garlic butter chicken bites<\/strong> are incredibly versatile. Pair them with:<\/p>\n Garlic Chicken<\/a><\/p>\n Caramelized Onion Chicken Curry<\/a><\/p>\n Creamy Malai Chicken – Murgh Malaiwala<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Buttr](\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/butter-garlic-chicken-04.jpg\")
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