Chicken Bites
Updated Oct 09, 2025
These easy chicken bites are juicy and full of flavor! Made in just 20 minutes with simple seasonings, they’re 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 like lemon pasta, roasted sweet potatoes or sauteed kale.
Chicken bites are one of those go-to recipes I know everyone in my family will eat without any fuss. So they are a big part of my dinner rotation!
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
How to Make Chicken Bites
Chicken Bites
Chicken bites come together in just 20 minutes with simple seasonings and tender chicken breast. A quick and flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, 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.
Equipment
Notes
Storage Instructions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
Freezer Instructions: 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.
Nutritional facts use low-sodium chicken broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 5ounces, Calories: 303kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 498mg, Potassium: 678mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 266IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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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, Microwaved Baked Potato (link coming soon), Sauteed Broccoli (link coming soon)
- Add a salad on the side: Mixed Greens Salad, Cabbage Slaw, Mediterranean Rice Salad
Comments
If I wanted to bake these in the oven instead of make them on the skillet, would I still add the flour?
Yes, I would still add the flour. It helps the seasoning stick to the chicken and gives the bites a light coating, even in the oven. I’d toss the chicken with the flour and seasonings as written, then spread the pieces on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet so they’re not touching. Bake at 425°F for about 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F. You can skip the skillet sauce, or warm the broth and butter separately to spoon over after baking. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your quick response. Got all my ingredients and will make it this weekend 🙂
Enjoy!!
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!!