Description
Golden, sizzling chicken bites in a glossy garlic-butter sauce ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) skinless boneless chicken, cut into 2–3 cm (3/4–1 in) bites
- 30 g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) black pepper
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 56 g (4 tbsp / 1/4 cup) unsalted butter
- 12 g (4 cloves) garlic, minced
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 g (1/4 cup packed) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cut and season the chicken, patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in cornstarch until lightly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Reduce heat, add butter and garlic, and sauté for 30–45 seconds. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock and lemon juice.
- Return chicken to the sauce, cook until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F), and stir in chopped parsley.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately.
Notes
Do not crowd the pan to avoid steaming. Use an instant-read thermometer to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg