Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Bites with Creamy Herb Sauce
Tender, juicy Garlic Butter Parmesan Chicken Bites are golden, flavorful, and utterly addictive! Served with a quick Creamy Herb Sauce for dipping or drizzling, they’re perfect for an easy dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Bites:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
For the Creamy Herb Sauce:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, dill, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet. Add the butter and garlic to the empty side; stir and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then toss everything together.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot with the creamy herb sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the chicken in batches and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter sauce.
- These chicken bites are also delicious tossed into a salad or wrapped in flatbread for a quick meal!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~480mg
- Fat: ~26g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~14g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~5g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg