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

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Bold, Buttery, Finger-Licking Fun

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Bold, Buttery, and Finger-Licking Good! A must-try appetizer that’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 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 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use freshly ground for better taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Use freshly ground for better taste
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Sweet paprika can be used as a substitute
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter For richness
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced; for best results use fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Fresh is recommended
  • 1-2 teaspoons Red pepper flakes Add per preference
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme Chopped for garnish
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For searing the chicken

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika to the skillet until well combined.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce for 1-2 minutes until well-coated and heated through.
  6. Garnish with parsley and thyme. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute unsalted butter with vegan butter or ghee. Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired spice level.

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