Garlic Butter Chicken Bites

 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (4 cloves)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Instructions:

1. Preheat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
3. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in the skillet until the butter is melted.
5. Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the garlic, and the parsley to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute longer, or until the garlic is fragrant.
7. Serve immediately.

Tips:

• For extra herb flavor, double up on the parsley.
• To add a bit of acidity to the dish, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken before serving.
• For a quick and easy side dish, serve the chicken piccata with lemon couscous. To make lemon couscous, bring 1 (14.5 ounce) can of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Once boiling, add 1 cup of couscous (not pearl), remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
• Chicken piccata can also be served with sautéed or steamed vegetables, such as squash, zucchini, asparagus, or broccoli.

Enjoy!