Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Rice: A Comfort Dish You’ll Keep Coming Back To

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. Prepare the chicken

    • Cut chicken breasts into evenly sized cubes for even cooking. Pat dry with a paper towel — this helps them sear beautifully.

  2. Cook the chicken

    • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter with olive oil over medium-high heat.

    • Add chicken cubes, season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden brown on all sides. This should take 6–8 minutes.

  3. Make the garlic butter sauce

    • Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining butter to the skillet, followed by minced garlic.

    • Stir frequently to prevent burning. The garlic should become fragrant and golden within 1–2 minutes.

  4. Combine & finish

    • Toss the chicken in the garlic butter sauce until each piece is coated.

    • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

  5. Serve hot

    • Spoon the chicken bites over a bed of fluffy white rice. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

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