Description
Cowboy Butter Chicken Bites are juicy seared chicken chunks tossed in a rich, garlicky, herbed butter sauce with lemon, Dijon, and cayenne. This crowd-pleasing appetizer or protein-packed main is ready in minutes and bursting with bold, zesty flavor. Perfect for game day, holidays, or a quick weeknight dinner. Try these cowboy butter chicken bites with rice, salads, or crusty bread!
Ingredients
500g chicken breast, cubed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, parsley, and chives. Simmer for 1 minute.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes.
6. Pour the cowboy butter sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
7. Serve hot and garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
Let the chicken rest briefly before cooking for better searing.
Adjust cayenne to control spice level.
This dish pairs beautifully with rice, salad, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg