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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a rich and comforting dish that delivers flavor and convenience, perfect as a main course or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts keeps the bites juicy and tender
  • salt to season
  • pepper to season
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter gives richness
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce adds savory depth
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven—Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). While it warms up, spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Season the chicken—Take your boneless, skinless chicken breasts and sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Mix the sauce—In a bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme. Stir until well blended.
  4. Coat the chicken—Toss the bite-sized chicken pieces in the sauce until fully coated.
  5. Bake—Transfer the sauce-covered chicken to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Serve warm—Serve the chicken bites warm and drizzle with leftover sauce from the baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional chopped parsley for a fresh pop of color.

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