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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: 7 Delicious Flavor Bombs

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites
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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are here to revolutionize your dinner table with a burst of flavor that’s both robust and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, divided (½ cup for infusing, ½ cup for finishing)
  • 6–8 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 tbsp)
  • 2 large shallots, very finely minced (about ¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic alternative if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 lbs chicken into 1-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp onion powder. Toss well to coat all pieces.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and shallots; sauté gently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and translucent, without browning.
  3. Stir in chopped parsley, chives, thyme, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to bloom spices and deepen flavors.
  4. Remove saucepan from heat. Whisk in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice. Season the cowboy butter with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.
  5. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Sear undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a beautiful golden-brown crust forms.
  6. Flip chicken pieces and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining ½ cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces) directly into the skillet with the cooked chicken; let it melt, swirling to coat. Pour the prepared cowboy butter over the chicken. Toss everything together well to ensure all chicken bites are coated. Simmer gently for about 1 minute to meld flavors.
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken just before serving. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the glorious sauce.

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