Chicken Bites
Published Sep 23, 2025
These easy chicken bites are juicy and full of flavor! Made in just 20 minutes with simple seasonings, theyโre a quick family favorite dinner
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Winner chicken dinner!
I make these Chicken Bites all the time because they’re just so easy and flavorful. My kids love them since they’re bite-sized and full of that simple seasoning they recognize, and I love that I can get dinner on the table in under 20 minutes with any sides from pastas to rice to potatoes and veggies. It’s one of those go-to recipes I know everyone in my family will eat without any fuss.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Chicken Bites Ingredients
- Chicken: Use skinless boneless chicken breast and buy them cubed into 1-inch chunks if they are available that way to make it easier.
- Seasonings: Basil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
- Oil + butter: The oil is for searing the chicken and the butter is for flavor and caramelization.
- Chicken broth: This is optional, but if you want to make a quick sauce from the browned bits leftover in the pan, add the broth at the end
Chicken Bites
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup chicken broth optional
- Chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, basil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Add chicken pieces, and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook, undisturbed for 5 minutes, until browned on the bottom. Flip the chicken pieces, and cook for 3-4 more minutes, or until browned on the other side and pieces are cooked through..
- Add the butter to the skillet and stir to combine with the chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a serving plate.
- If you want to make a quick sauce, add the chicken broth to the skillet, bring to a boil and then scrape up the browned bits from the pan while stirring constantly. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then pour over the chicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Cut chicken evenly. Try to keep the chicken pieces the same size (about 1–1½ inches). This helps them cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken in batches if needed. Overcrowding lowers the pan temperature and prevents browning.
- Use a mix of oil and butter. I know it may seem easier to just use one or the other, but there’s a reason for both! Start with oil to prevent burning, then finish with butter for that golden color and rich flavor.
- Make it saucy. This is an optional step but I highly recommend that you deglaze the pan with chicken broth for extra flavor. You can even add a splash of cream for a richer sauce especially if you’re serving it over rice or pasta.
Serving Ideas
- Serve over rice: Saffron Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, Tomato Rice Pilaf
- Toss with pasta: Lemon Pasta, Cheesy Lemon Orzo, Cottage Cheese Alfredo Pasta
- Serve with veggies: Greek Lemon Potatoes, Grilled Cauliflower Steaks, Baked Asparagus, Sauteed Kale
- Add a salad on the side: Mixed Greens Salad, Cabbage Slaw, Mediterranean Rice Salad
FAQs
Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Yes!. Allow them to cool completely to room temperature. Arrange the cooled chicken bites in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the chicken bites are frozen solid, then transfer the bites into a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.
Comments
Easy to make and all ingredients I always keep on hand! My kids loved it. Will be making it again.
Yay!! So glad it was a hit!
Fast, tasty and filled with protein. I will definitely be making this again!
Yay! I’m so happy you liked it!!