Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
– 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
– Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Creating Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
3. Make the Cowboy Butter: In a bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, chives, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
4. Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into the cowboy butter mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
5. Breadcrumb Coating: Roll the butter-coated chicken pieces in breadcrumbs until evenly coated. This will give them a crispy texture once baked.
6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated chicken bites on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between each piece.
7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
8. Rest the Bites: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the chicken bites rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps retain their juiciness.
9. Serve: Arrange the Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites on a serving platter and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g