Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bites
Golden, buttery, and impossibly good, these garlic parmesan chicken bites come together in one skillet with juicy chicken, loads of fresh garlic, parsley, and melty parmesan. Crispy at the edges, tender inside, and exploding with garlicky, cheesy flavor, they're weeknight magic—no breading, no oven required.
4
people
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.75 cup (75 g) Parmesan cheese finely grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula or tongs
- Grater (for parmesan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer and let cook undisturbed for 4 minutes, until golden and crisp. Flip and cook another 2 minutes, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Add another 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Repeat with remaining chicken, cooking until golden and cooked through. Transfer to the plate once done.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the last tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, just until fragrant but not browned.
- Return all cooked chicken (and any juices) to the skillet. Toss to coat pieces in the garlic butter.
- Remove skillet from heat. Immediately add grated Parmesan and parsley, tossing until the cheese melts and clings to the chicken.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, finish with lemon zest or sub in other hard cheeses like Romano. If using chicken breasts, don't overcook. Serve over rice, pasta, salad, or in a sandwich. Leftovers keep well—reheat in a skillet for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 420mg | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 1.2mg