Tender chicken bites seared to perfection and coated in rich garlic butter—just like your favorite steakhouse appetizer.

1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)

3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (optional)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme.

Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary). Sear 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium, add remaining 2 tbsp butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Return chicken to the skillet, toss to coat in garlic butter for 1–2 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

For extra juiciness, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes before cooking.

Adjust garlic to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.

These pair perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or a side of veggies.