Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken pieces sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve the garlic butter chicken bites over the cooked rice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg