Easy Brown Butter Chicken Bites Recipe

Brown chicken pieces coated in glossy butter, garlic, and sage on top of rice with two forks next to the plate.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Brown Butter Chicken Bites Recipe

This easy Brown Butter Chicken Bites Recipe is a super simple one pan dinner recipe that will be done in just 20 minutes! Start with chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces, then cook them in a skillet with butter to soak up all that nutty flavor. Add fresh sage and garlic for a delicious burst of flavor that both kids and adults alike will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 244kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

12 inch non-stick skillet

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoon flour
6 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoon fresh sage minced

Instructions

Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch by 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside for 5 minutes.
3 chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sprinkle the flour on top of the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
2 tablespoon flour
Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once it is melted, add in the chicken. Allow to cook untouched for 3-4 minutes.
6 tablespoon butter
Flip the pieces over. Immediately sprinkle in the garlic and sage around the skillet. Swirl around to distribute throughout. Cook 2-3 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the butter is browned. Serve immediately.
1 tablespoon garlic, 2 tablespoon fresh sage

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use paper towels to pat the chicken breast dry before cutting and adding the seasonings.
Allow the salt to sit for a full 5 minutes before you start cooking.
Move the chicken as little as possible while it is cooking. This is the trick to getting it nice and golden!
Use salted butter for extra tasty flavor.

Storage and Reheating Instructions: Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheating in a hot skillet or the microwave with a little extra butter, being careful not to overheat and dry them out.

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