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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Bold, Buttery, and Finger-Licking Good

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: A Bold, Buttery Delight to Savor

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are bold, buttery, and finger-licking good, combining rich flavors of garlic, herbs, and spice in a quick, keto-friendly dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter For dairy-free, use vegan butter
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Sweet paprika can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme Can substitute with dried
For Serving
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add the unsalted butter to the skillet, and melt completely. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Return seared chicken to the skillet, toss in the sauce, and simmer for 1-2 minutes until fully coated.
  6. Plate the Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, dredge chicken in cornstarch before searing. Adjust spice level by varying red pepper flakes.

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