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Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites: Crispy, Buttery, Irresistible Delights

Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are a quick, low-carb delight bursting with flavor, perfect for weeknight meals or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicy bites; substituting chicken breasts may yield drier results.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Elevates flavor profile.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adds a gentle kick.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Infuses color and smoky essence.
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
For the Cowboy Butter Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Essential for searing chicken.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Creamy base for the sauce.
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Enhances flavors beautifully.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Infuses tangy depth.
  • 1 lemon zest & juice Adds refreshing acidity.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Offers color and herbaceous notes.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Complements with earthy qualities.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes, then stir in mustard, zest, juice, parsley, and thyme.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and toss with cowboy butter sauce, allowing flavors to meld for 1 minute.
  5. Serve immediately, garnishing with parsley or lemon wedges as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh arugula salad for an impressive spread.

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