Easy Chicken Bites
Transform plain chicken into the most tender and flavorful Chicken Bites. This method is easy, fast, and perfect for adding a delicious protein to a kids meal or family dinner.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 223kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (diced or cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dab chicken on all sides dry with paper towels. Dice or cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Sprinkle flour, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper over chicken. Toss well to evenly coat (all flour should stick to chicken and not be left behind in bowl; keep tossing if needed).
- Add butter to skillet; it should melt quickly. Tilt pan to evenly coat.
- Add chicken in an even layer, work to leave some space between pieces so they'll brown rather than steam.
- Let cook until nicely golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes then flip to opposite side and cook 2 minutes longer, or until cooked through.
Notes
- Store cooled Chicken Bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve chilled or warmed slightly.
- Omit the flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in place of the fresh garlic if desired.
- Serve Chicken Bites alongside a dip or sauce of choice.
- Serve as a side dish or atop Buttered Noodles or Zucchini Pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg